"Mr. Tubridy received two payments of €75,000 , each in 2022 . It was these payments that prompted the review by Grant Thornton," it adds.In addition to this, and following the furnishing of the findings of the Grant Thornton review, RTÉ is said to have carried out a review of Tubridy’s previously stated remunerations.
Earnings for the years 2017, 2018 and 2019 were understated by a combined total of €120,000, while earnings for the years 2020-2022 were understated due to the payments which went through the barter account.Based on the new information, Tubridy’s earnings were €545,000 in 2019 and €515,000 in 2021, representing an overall reduction of 5.5% in 2021 earnings compared to his 2019 earnings.“This is a matter of profound regret for the Board of RTÉ.
At the request of its board, RTÉ this week conducted an internal review of the reporting of the remuneration of its top 10 most highly paid on air presenters. "Grant Thornton will also review the understatement by RTÉ of Mr. Tubridy’s published remuneration by €120,000 in the period 2017-2019."