‘Palpable’ dissatisfaction among public over severance packages at RTÉ – Media Committee chair
Concerns have been raised over severance packages for former employees departing RTÉ by the chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee, Niamh Smyth.
The Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan said there is a “palpable” sense of dissatisfaction from the public over severance packages at the national broadcaster.
Speaking to RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland ahead of the publication of the ‘Future Business Model Plans and Long-Term Vision for the Media Sector’ report on Wednesday, Ms Smyth described the document as “extensive and comprehensive”.
The report includes 29 recommendations, covering various topics from funding of public service broadcasting, community and regional content, digital development and digital transformation, she explained.
“We also look at journalism, disinformation, misinformation. We look at access and inclusion, and also the creative industry.
“There’s a real focus on that, too in the independent sector. There’s a greater emphasis on funding and there’s a…
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