Both presenter Ryan Tubridy and RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes have issued separate statements in recent hours regarding the controversy concerning the presenter's wages. It was also revealed by the broadcasting body today that Director General Dee Forbes was suspended by RTÉ amid the controversy. In a statement today, Tubridy said he “apologises unreservedly” for not questioning why RTé published figures about his annual earnings which did not reflect his actual pay from the national broadcaster. AdvertisementIn the statement, Forbes offers no apology, instead clarifying that she has "always prioritised what I believe are the best interests of the organisation, in order to best serve the public". Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD has since called for Dee Forbes, Ryan Tubridy and the Chair of the RTÉ Board to come before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to answer questions about the pay scandal.

Source: Forbes June 24, 2023 05:07 UTC