Richard Boyd Barrett comments on RTE controversy

The transcript discusses a scandal involving secret payments to a top broadcaster at RT, which undermines public confidence in the public service broadcaster. It highlights the struggles of ordinary RT workers and journalists who face pay cuts and precarious contracts. The text calls for full support and solidarity with these workers, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability from the RT board and executives. It demands full disclosure of who sanctioned the payments and insists that all involved parties be held accountable through committee questioning.

What challenges have ordinary RTÉ workers faced amidst the secret payments scandal?

• Increased salaries

• Job promotions

• Pay cuts and precarious contracts

• Additional benefits

Why is full disclosure and transparency crucial in the RTÉ payments scandal?

• To increase advertising revenue

• To ensure accountability and restore trust

• To reduce broadcasting hours

• To hire more staff

Who admitted to sanctioning the secret payments from 2019 onwards?

• The RTÉ Board

• An anonymous source

• D. Forbes

• A top broadcaster

What is the main focus of the comprehensive investigation called for in the scandal?

• To find new broadcasting talent

• To identify all parties involved in sanctioning payments

• To expand RTÉ's international presence

• To increase public service announcements

Who should be held accountable according to the final section of the transcript?

• The general public

• All involved in sanctioning the payments

• The protesting journalists

• Only D. Forbes