RTÉ rocked by crisis after admitting to paying star presenter Ryan Tubridy hundreds of thousands more than reported

• The government pauses funding discussions and launches an external review of RTÉ's governance and culture.
• Tubridy received €345,000 in hidden payments between 2017 and 2022 on top of his already sizable salary.
• RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes is suspended as staff feel betrayed and Tubridy apologizes for not asking questions.
• The scandal damages RTÉ's reputation and trust with the public as well as staff.
• Political leaders express anger at the "breach of trust" and demand reform, accountability, and oversight at the national broadcaster.

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