'The issue is expected to blow up when RTE publishes the list of its top 100 earners in the coming months.'
It is understood many female journalists at the national broadcaster are paid at least €20,000 below their male counterparts for doing the same job and it is causing huge resentment and anger.
RTE insiders say the four big female earners are Claire Byrne, Miriam O'Callaghan, Sharon Ni Bheolain, and Sarah McInerney. An RTE source said: "There is a huge gender pay issue in RTE and it is causing immense anger. Many of the women journalists are paid less than the men and have been for years."If RTE names each individual in the top 100 with their salary, there will be hell to pay because the vast majority by a mile will be men and it will show how they are paid way more than the women.
"The pay difference can vary between €20,000 to €30,000 in some cases. The women themselves want the issue resolved and are demanding parity.
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