Shane Cassells (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Since Mr. Bakhurst came before the committee previously we have had the departure of Ryan Tubridy from RTÉ. One of the key things debated during the meetings when Mr. Tubridy came before the committee was the issue of the €150,000 payments. Some people have said it is not a large amount of money but it is 937 television licences when we are losing a considerable amount of money.

He did say at this committee that he would repay the money if the events for which he was being paid it – he got it in advance – did not occur. They are clearly not going to happen now and be attended by Mr. Tubridy. Has a payment plan been put in place for RTÉ to recoup the money – a not small amount?