Exclusive: The money will be paid to an agent for making arrangements and bookings, but does not cover the actual cost of flights, accommodation and other transport
Cash-strapped RTÉ is set to spend up to €840,000 on travel agency services to arrange flights, accommodation and other transport requirements for staff and executives at the national broadcaster.
READ MORE: Patrick Kielty says he didn't seek a rise in his €250,000 salary before second season of RTE Late Late ShowThe corporate travel services will predominantly involve international journeys, according to the tender documents, and prospective contractors have been asked to outline how they would manage two examples of possible trips.
A spokesman for RTÉ told the Irish Mirror that most corporate travel relates to the broadcaster’s coverage of news and sporting events overseas. The spokesman added that RTÉ is contractually obliged to deliver certain coverage of news and sporting events.
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