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RTÉ Confirms 95 Staff Departures in 2025, Plans Redundancy Round in 2026

Management projects roughly €8.6 million in yearly savings from the reductions.

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.