133 external activities approved for RTÉ staff, 50% unpaid, prompting call for data protection law change.

RTÉ, Ireland's national public service media, revealed that 133 external activities were approved for staff between February and March, with 50% of them providing no benefit or payment. The broadcaster has requested the Irish Government to change data protection legislation, allowing it to publish details of staff and contractors' outside earnings and activities. Currently, less than 1% of approved activities involve payments over €10,000.

August 01, 2024
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