Ryan Tubridy says he 'unreservedly apologises' for not questions why RTE's reporting of his salary didn't match his actual earnings.
“At the centre of all of this is trust. The trust of colleagues in RTÉ and the trust of a great many people who listen to my show. To them: I wholeheartedly apologise for my error of judgement.”
In a further statement issued this evening, the broadcaster says RTE have decided he won't return to his radio show this week:
“I am disappointed that RTÉ has decided that for editorial reasons I should not broadcast my radio show next week. I look forward to returning to the radio show, a job I love, as soon as possible and I hope my listeners and my colleagues appreciate my sincerity on this.”
Ryan Tubridy said he doesn't have responsibility for how or what they publish in their accounts but accepted he should have asked questions at the time when his incorrect salary was published and he apologised unreservedly for not doing so.
The broadcaster also said ALL his earnings have always been included in his company accounts and his taxes are up to date.
Tubridy disputed the allegation he hasn't taken a substantial pay cut during difficult years for the broadcaster, saying his salary has fallen around 40 per cent since 2012.
He also said this news had no bearing on his decision to leave the Late Late Show and confirmed due to an editorial decision from RTÉ he won't present his radio show next week.
A meeting between the Media Minister and the Chair of the board of RTÉ has been moved up to tomorrow.
Catherine Martin was due to meet Siún Ní Raghallaigh on Monday but the meeting has been expedited to address concerns about the declared pay to the presenter.
? Updated statement from Ryan Tubridy :
"While I have no responsibility for the corporate governance in RTE ...when my earnings were published I should have asked questions at the time and sought answers ... I didn't...For this, I apologise unreservedly."@VirginMediaNews pic.twitter.com/4A6h4j946S
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