RTÉ Faces Cuts

RTÉ is facing vast cuts in the coming year. Presenters pay will drop by 30% from 2008, however many will say this has a lot to be desired when you look at figures back in 2008.

The table below outlines what those 2008 presenters will expect to earn in 2013. Colm Hayes was a newcomer to the list in 2009 and we've used this figure to calculate his drop. We have exclude details on the late Gerry Ryan out of respect.

Presenter Name 2008 Earnings 2009 Earnings 2013 Expected Earnings
Pat Kenny 950,976 729,604 665,683
Marian Finucane 570,000 513,270 399,000
Ryan Tubridy 533,333 519,667 373,333
Joe Duffy 408,889 389,314 286,222
Eamon Dunphy 328,051 225,485 -
Miriam O'Callaghan 301,667 290,625 211,166
Derek Mooney 286,809 268,985 200,766
George Hamilton 219,833 - 153,883
Sean O'Rourke 218,656 214,084 153,059
Colm Hayes - 213,954 219,767
Total 4,132,168 3,364,988 2,892,517

Other planned cost reductions included the closure of their offices in London. A 25%  decrease in sporting rights (2010 budget was around the €40million mark) while retaining an Irish sporting focus and a reduction in the cost acquired programming of 10%.