Minister of Public Expenditure and Reform has yet to give its approval for a scheme that was meant to see 40 voluntary departures this year
are “incredibly frustrating” and have added several million euro to the broadcaster’s operating costs this year, director general Kevin Bakhurst told staff on Wednesday.
However, discussions with Ministers have stalled since the calling of the general election and RTÉ does not expect to receive the go-ahead to launch the scheme before polling day.Sligo hotel with sea views for €7m The plan for 40 voluntary exits in 2024 was originally submitted for approval in the spring. Since then, RTÉ has received a number of requests for more information, rather than the expected approval.
The hope was that they would take place quickly, with RTÉ funding the exit packages using part of the proceeds from the 2017 sale of almost nine acres of land at its campus in Donnybrook. It is understood that the payout terms as outlined by RTÉ are similar to those in place for its 2017 and 2021 schemes, which were both oversubscribed.
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