RTÉ Executives to Appear Before Public Accounts Committee

RTÉ executives have agreed to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as part of a new push for transparency. This decision was announced by Kevin Bakhurst, signaling their willingness to engage with the committee.

21 May, 17:36 — 22 May, 04:30

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Why this matters

This appearance before the Public Accounts Committee is significant as it represents ongoing scrutiny of RTÉ's financial practices and governance. It follows previous controversies regarding executive pay and undeclared payments, indicating continued efforts towards greater transparency and accountability within the national broadcaster.

Key entitiesRTÉ Public Accounts Committee (PAC)Kevin Bakhurst

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RTÉ executives will appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
The appearance will occur in the coming weeks

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RTÉ executives are to return to the Oireachtas

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Kevin Bakhurst contacted the Public Accounts Committee to offer their attendance

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The Director General, Kevin Bakhurst, contacted the PAC to offer attendance

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irish-independent14d ago

Kevin Bakhurst says RTÉ executives willing to appear before PAC in latest transparency push

Director general contacted the Public Accounts Committee to offer their attendance

By Aisling Moloney

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rte-newsMostly Factual14d ago