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Claire Byrne left RTÉ in 2026 over a pay cap she felt targeted her, now hosts a new Newstalk show.
Claire Byrne, a former RTÉ presenter, has spoken about leaving the public broadcaster in 2026 after feeling targeted by a 2023 pay cap that limited salaries to €250,000, below her then-€280,000 salary.
She described the policy as a personal rebuke, despite having done nothing wrong, and said it sent a negative message to high-performing staff.
Now joining Newstalk, she will host a new three-hour weekday show from 9am to 12pm, replacing Pat Kenny, and aims to grow the audience while delivering strong content from day one.
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Claire Byrne dejó RTÉ en 2026 por un límite salarial que sintió que era su objetivo, y ahora presenta un nuevo programa de Newstalk.