Overview
- RTÉ recorded 65 voluntary exits alongside about 30 resignations and retirements, bringing 2025 departures to roughly 95.
- Management set a five-year goal to remove 400 roles across the organisation.
- The voluntary scheme drew 308 applications, with 107 offers issued, 65 accepted and three still pending, and the broadcaster said it hopes to reach 100 exits by year-end.
- Kevin Bakhurst told the Oireachtas Media Committee that the measures to date are projected to save about €8.6 million per year.
- Another redundancy round is planned for 2026 and Irish media report that outsourcing of shows such as the Lotto and Fair City is under consideration.