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New accounts lodged by Ryan Tubridy's Tuttle Productions Ltd show that the company recorded a post tax profit of €37,094 for the 12 months to the end of December last

Ryan Tubridy's firm returns to profit in 2023

The media firm controlled by former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy returned to profit last year during a tumultuous year for the broadcaster.

Business • 20 Nov 24

Ryan Tubridy recently announced he is beginning a new show on Virgin Radio in London in January

Tubridy's firm paid out €882,000 in directors' pay

The media firm controlled by former RTÉ presenter, Ryan Tubridy has paid out €882,001 in directors' pay over the past two years, newly filed accounts show.

Business • 28 Nov 23

RTÉ said it was precluded from providing personal information because of legal and contractual obligations

RTÉ says it cannot supply exit package details to PAC

RTÉ has told the Public Accounts Committee that it will not supply any details of a financial exit package given to its former commercial director Geraldine O'Leary.

Ireland • 21 Sep 23

Ryan Tubridy's last broadcast on RTÉ Radio was in June

'Stay tuned for more,' says Ryan Tubridy

Former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy has made his first comments on social media since negotiations on a return to his RTÉ Radio 1 programme ended without agreement.

Ireland • 23 Aug 23

Ryan Tubridy will not return to presenting in RTÉ

Tubridy didn't intend 'causing difficulty' in statement

Representatives of Ryan Tubridy told RTÉ's Director General yesterday that the presenter did not intend on "causing any difficulty for RTÉ" when he published a statement on Wednesday.

Ireland • 18 Aug 23

Kevin Bakhurst said RTÉ must take the "vast majority of the blame" for the situation (File pic)

RTÉ DG stands by decision to end Tubridy negotiations

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said he stands by his decision to end negotiations with Ryan Tubridy over his return to his Radio 1 programme.

Ireland • 18 Aug 23

Ryan Tubridy has been off-air since 22 June

No plans for Tubridy to return to RTÉ presenting - DG

Ryan Tubridy will not return to his presenting role in RTÉ at this time, according to the broadcaster's Director General.

Ireland • 18 Aug 23

The need for transparency at RTÉ has been repeatedly stressed by the Taoiseach and ministers

End of 'Tubridy phase' of RTÉ debacle should be in view

The report by Grant Thornton published yesterday should lead to finality on what's seen in Government as the Ryan Tubridy phase of the RTÉ debacle.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Aug 23

Niamh Smyth wants to 'hear from the board collectively'

Entire RTÉ Board to be invited to Media Committee

Chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth is to invite the entire RTÉ Board to attend a sitting of the committee.

RTÉ • 16 Aug 23

Ryan Tubridy repeated his offer to publish the details of any future RTÉ contract

Tubridy welcomes report, looks to re-establish trust

Presenter Ryan Tubridy has welcomed the findings in the Grant Thornton report and said he is committed to re-establishing the confidence and trust of his colleagues and listeners.

RTÉ • 16 Aug 23

The Chair of the RTÉ Board said the report identified poor internal communication

As it happened: Grant Thornton report published

The Grant Thornton report on the understatement by RTÉ of Ryan Tubridy's earnings has identified flaws in procedure and failures in governance.

RTÉ • 16 Aug 23

RTÉ Chair Siún Ní Raghallagh said the report identified "poor internal communication and weak processes"

'Plausible' RTÉ altered Tubridy pay to keep under €500K

A report by Grant Thornton has found a plausible explanation for the under-declaration of presenter Ryan Tubridy's earnings in 2017, 2018 and 2019 by €120,000 was RTÉ's objective to achieve a position where his earnings for each year were below €500,000.

RTÉ • 16 Aug 23

Asked when the report would be published, an RTÉ spokesperson said 'the process is ongoing'

RTÉ receives further report into Tubridy earnings

The RTÉ board has received a further Grant Thornton report into the understatement of presenter Ryan Tubridy's earnings by €120,000 between 2017 and 2019.

RTÉ • 14 Aug 23

Ryan Tubridy has been off-air for three weeks

Tubridy not being paid by RTÉ until new 'level' agreed

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has told the Public Accounts Committee that Ryan Tubridy is currently not being paid by the station until a new contract is agreed.

Ireland • 13 Jul 23

Tubridy appearance: One for everyone in the audience?

Ryan Tubridy is used to entertaining the crowd and winning their favour with promises of "one for everyone in the audience".

Business • 11 Jul 23

Customers at The Camden bar watch Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly appear before the Public Accounts Committee.

Pubgoers watch Tubridy's appearance before PAC

Customers at The Camden sports bar in Dublin city centre might usually have expected to enjoy their lunchtime sandwich with Wimbledon on in the background.

Ireland • 11 Jul 23

Tubridy willing to return €150k from Renault events

All the developments as Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly appeared before two Oireachtas committees.

Ireland • 11 Jul 23

Moya Doherty said despite it being common, 'it raises the bigger issue now about the tension between commercial and public service' (RollingNews.ie)

Existence of barter account 'staggering' - ex-RTÉ chair

Former chair of the RTÉ board Moya Doherty has said it was "staggering" that neither she nor her board colleagues were aware of the existence of a barter account for RTE during their tenure.

Ireland • 29 Jun 23

RTÉ Board Chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh (C) leaving Leinster House with other RTÉ representatives (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

As it happened: RTÉ apology over 'breach of trust'

A look back at all the developments as RTÉ representatives appeared before an Oireachtas committee over the non-disclosure of payments to presenter Ryan Tubridy.

RTÉ • 28 Jun 23

Dee Forbes resigned as RTÉ Director General on Monday

Key questions for RTÉ: Who knew what and when?

Almost a week after the Ryan Tubridy payments controversy publicly emerged, key questions remain unanswered by RTÉ.

Ireland • 28 Jun 23

Explained from the start: RTÉ and the Tubridy payments

The Interim Deputy Director General of RTÉ released what is described as a 'comprehensive statement' on the Tubridy payments today. How did we get here and what do we know now?

Prime Time • 28 Jun 23

Forbes' statement leaves some questions unanswered

A statement from Dee Forbes, although lengthy, leaves a number of questions unanswered, including why RTÉ underwrote the payments, writes Sinéad Crowley.

Analysis and Comment • 26 Jun 23

RTÉ has been invited to appear before two Oireachtas committees this week

Minister to seek external review into RTÉ governance

Minister for Media Catherine Martin will bring proposals to Cabinet tomorrow for an independent external review into governance and culture at RTÉ.

Ireland • 26 Jun 23

In full: Resignation statement from Dee Forbes

Following days of controversy over undisclosed payments to RTÉ's top earner Ryan Tubridy, the broadcaster's Director General Dee Forbes issued a statement this morning in which she tendered her resignation "with immediate effect".

Ireland • 26 Jun 23

RTÉ should be a model of best practice, the NUJ said

Staff 'angry and dismayed' over Tubridy payments - NUJ

NUJ members at RTÉ have expressed concern about the impact of "undisclosed payments" to presenter Ryan Tubridy and the "secretive arrangement with a third party" on trust in the broadcaster.

Ireland • 23 Jun 23