Department of Media says overall cost of reviews following controversy was €1,146,315
Department of Media says overall cost of reviews following barter account and salaries controversy was €1,146,315said her department had paid out in excess of €918,000 to consultants who were involved in supporting two reviews commissioned following the Government decision last year to initiate an independent, root-and-branch examination of RTÉ.
Ms Martin also said Crowe Advisory Ireland had received €230,533 to support the independent expert advisory committee that reviewed governance and culture in RTÉ. In July 2023, the Government approved an in-depth, root-and-branch examination of RTÉ, including the appointment of two independent expert advisory committees to carry out reviews of governance and culture and of contractor fees, human resources and other matters. It said forensic accountants were also assigned to examine the RTÉ barter account and other off-balance sheet accounts.
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