Ireland's media minister expresses her 'concern and frustration' at how RTE exit revelations are affecting broadcaster

The Minister met with the RTE Board Chair and Director General (DG) to discuss concerns about exit packages and the need for transparency. The DG is seeking legal advice on disclosure levels and is committed to making information public. The Minister emphasized avoiding confidentiality agreements and capping settlements. The DG's role in reforming RTE during a crisis was acknowledged, and the importance of transparency for public trust and future funding was highlighted.

What was the main concern expressed by the Minister during the meeting with the RTE Board and DG?

• The lack of funding for RTE

• The ongoing controversy related to exit packages

• The need for more programming

• The hiring of new staff

Why is the DG seeking legal advice?

• To increase the budget for RTE

• To understand the levels of disclosure that can be made

• To hire more staff

• To change the programming schedule

What did the Minister suggest regarding future severance arrangements?

• Increasing the amount of settlements

• Avoiding confidentiality agreements if possible

• Hiring more legal advisors

• Reducing the number of employees

What role did the DG play during the crisis at RTE?

• He implemented substantial reforms

• He reduced the number of employees

• He changed the programming schedule

• He increased the budget

What is the Minister's focus regarding confidentiality agreements?

• To make them mandatory

• To review and cap them if necessary

• To eliminate them entirely

• To increase their use