Uncertain future for RTÉ after it axes star presenter over salary controversy

Ryan Tubridy scandal that engulfed broadcaster’s internal financial practices threatens to torpedo support for the licence fee

Ireland’s national broadcaster faces an uncertain future after axing its star presenter, Ryan Tubridy, in a scandal over under-declared payments.

RTÉ surprised the public and divided opinion on Friday by announcing Tubridy would not return to the airwaves, capping two months of turmoil over accounting and governance practices that has cast doubt on the organisation’s future funding.

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