Not a good look. I wonder did he go because this was going to come to light?
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Why indeed is the likes of this Astus barter system used by media organisations. The money system was developed to facilitate the complications of barter. And we know that the banking and money system is more traceable, maybe that’s one reason.
Notable that media reports of this system by RTÉ and Independent just explain the basic idea without questioning the need or concept afaik. They’re hardly impartial in this matter it seems.
I was thinking more along the lines of the healthcare and housing crisis to be honest. Things that directly effect everyone.
But I am not saying this isn't important, the opposite in fact, but the response needs to be proportional and fast which it won't be.
I’ll be offline for long periods today, but to those of you still supporting Tubridy and even more bizarrely Noel Kelly, I give you the words of Mark Twain:
”it is easier to fool people than it is to convince them they have been fooled.”
Can posters not just post without this incessant “oh, you’re supporting Tubridy I see.”
Give over and simply allow some back and forth debate.
not everyone will ageee 100 percent here, and these type debates are never binary/black and white. Lot to consider and discuss.
another good article that I think hits the nail on the head. RTE showing a real lack of balls and firmness, and most importantly, control!!
Fintan O’Toole: RTÉ abandoned the public interest during Covid and capitulated to Tubridy’s tone-deaf demands
https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/07/01/fintan-otoole-rte-abandoned-the-public-interest-during-covid-and-capitulated-to-tubridys-tone-deaf-demands/
On Noel Kelly: he is absolutely not the problem. RTE allowing him dictate and see through these deals is the problem. He is clearly serving his clients well.
Poor Geraldine will miss all the junkets, meals in posh restaurants, u2 gigs, coaches to drive her half a kilometre
Brilliant. Will RT have his cue cards? I think he will get thoroughly exposed. We might get closer to the truth next week.
Plus
Barter accounts are supposedly standard in the radio industry. Willie O'Reilly claimed they are used in Today FM, Newstalk, Highland Radio, iRadio and FM104
This Indo leading story today is a bit of fake news.
From what I can see, all the faces shown are NOT rte stars per se, they are independent contractors who all have Noel Kelly as agent.
https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/deals-on-wheels-the-rte-stars-driving-cars-worth-up-to-70000-thanks-to-lucrative-brand-tie-ups/a1984705757.html
This was the senior executive managers not the Board
When it's used to hide a pay rise from the public,staff and apparently the Board it becomes a problem I suppose.
PAC member Brendan Griffin and his quip about his son asking what RTE stands for. Whether it actually happened or not, I think it shows a real lack of respect to be airing it.
Tubridy is under enough public scrutiny as it is, without a TD/PAC member having a pop in such a childish public manner.
I’d expect more from public representatives, particularly those responsible for examining standards.
You keep telling yourself that. I’m sure Tubs” is telling himself that as well, but it doesn’t make it true
It's very easy to get out of this however as we have seen countless times throughout the years.
Playback on Radio 1 now. Comprehensive.
Echoing the bankers’ pay nonsense. It’s a crock a Sh1t
I think the future of RTE lies with the likes of Emma O'Kelly and not "the talent".
Hardly surprising. Pretty much all our public representatives were expected to enthusiastically take part in an aggressive pile on during covid, and that went on for a couple of years. I expect that’s how they will handle every crises going forward. Some did well enough this week but too many made a show of themselves in their desperation to demonstrate to the public how much they hate RTE now. They are putting on a show for the public.
What are you moaning about incessantly now?
I'm reporting you. This must be the 5th time you are on quoting me to have a pop.
If you want to engage me, do so, but quit the baiting.
What I was on about was the radio catch up this morning and the analogy of RTE and their excuse that they need to pay the top money to retain the talent, reminds me of the same excuse we hear for bankers' pay.
This scandal is very convenient for the coalition.
Are those presenters who have a car because they are a Brand Ambassador liable for BIK - or whatever it’s called in their tax liability?
Going by his reasons for leaving he’s an even bigger spoofer
This is true and because he raised a problem everyone hid for 10 years maybe he is not the favourite at the moment
In reality if you look at social media it is full of TD's from Sinn Fein grilling RTE reps and getting them huge congrats when they had a minor slump
Even this morning I was been shared link from Catherine Connolly? i think is her name who was grilling Dee Forbes 5 years ago, yes 5 years ago and the RTE board was telling about reform on procurement and that nothing would go outside a tender process and it had previously and they are fixing now....huge win for her as she seemed to call out RTE bulls**t 5 years ago
Maybe you could explain why it is "convenient for the coalition"?
Actually sorry hold that. That's probably a discussion for the government thread and not for this one.
Plenty of inter county footballers and hurlers are brand ambassadors for car brands and motor dealerships. BIK is only from an employer though (to my knowledge). Possibly it could be seen as a gift, which would be taxable if valued at more than €3,000 in a year.
Tubridy's vespa from Bono could also be a taxable gift... unless it's from the 4 lads at U2 and valued less than €12,000.
It could be a garage car or something along the lines of that so bit of a loop hole I think
Then again sports stars etc get cars the same route. I don't see the issue if a brand wants to promote their car and use a star from tv or sport. That is not the issue here
Why someone would get 25k car allowance when you are a CFO??????? seems odd....in our company the only people entitled to car allowance or company car is the people who have to use a car to get their job done. The CFO doesn't so doesn't get it. Just seems like a nice little earner into the back pocket on top of wages
Yes - they are liable for BIK.
I sympathize with your simplistic view of the world but you need names with “star appeal” to keep the organization relevant.
Everyone likes to be entertained by a charismatic “show man”
your suggestion is bonkers
They would be indeed.
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