Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is a matter for RTÉ in the first instance, given that it is an independent body with its own board, overseen by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland as its regulator. The House has previously expressed its belief that some of the pay is excessive. That was included in RTÉ's recent plan, which outlined a 15% cut. RTÉ is in discussions with its unions on the restructuring plan and continues to discuss how the plan will be implemented.

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