Marie Sherlock (Labour) | Oireachtas source

The first thing is to thank all the witnesses who attended this hearing today. The crucial point of the hearing is that we understand more about the shambles that appears to be corporate governance within RTÉ, and that coming out of this, we would have a stronger RTÉ, a more transparent RTÉ and an RTÉ that has fairer working conditions.

During the week we had statements in the media from the top ten RTÉ presenters about their fees. Were any of the witnesses aware of top-ups or side deals to those outside of the top ten presenters? I am conscious that we do not have the head of human resources here today. I also am conscious that we are getting answers that are very individualised about what people individually knew as opposed to what the board knew collectively. If I could just get a yes-no answer on the question of whether the witnesses were aware of top-ups or side deals from any other member or worker within RTÉ outside of the top 10 presenters? I will start with Mr. Coveney.