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Minister to seek approval to move RTÉ under C&AG remit

The move follows a 2024 governance report and new pay controversy, as officials seek tighter oversight of RTÉ’s accounts and presenter payments.

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Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan is to seek Cabinet approval tomorrow to move RTÉ under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General.
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RTÉ to appear before department over ‘upstairs-downstairs’ revelations

The Cabinet is considering legislation that would move RTÉ under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General.

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Tanaiste believes there is 'upstairs-downstairs situation going on in RTE'

Simon Harris was speaking ahead of Cabinet considering legislation that would move RTE under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General

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Minister to seek approval to bring RTÉ under control of Comptroller and Auditor General

It comes amid a series of new pay-related revelations at the national broadcaster.

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RTÉ to be brought under remit of State’s independent spending watchdog

Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan will seek approval for a new Broadcasting Bill at Cabinet

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Minister to seek approval to move RTÉ under C&AG remit

Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan is to seek Cabinet approval tomorrow to move RTÉ under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General.

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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Monday, May 18, 2026.
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