I guess the show needs it's own thread. The plan is that Oliver Callen, Brendan Courtney and couple of other tba hosts will do it will into the winter. It very much looks like the vacancy is left open for Tubs to return.
The current issue is the number of staff/contractors in RTE and most of them are not on big money. All the average salaries add up, and don't forget many of the older staff qualify for an old school Defined Benefit pension. With the middle aged staff on some sort of mixed DB/DC scheme and the more recent staff on private sector type DC scheme.
Pat Kenny getting dramatically less than what he was getting at RTE and is working much much more. He used to take 8 weeks off in the summer alone when he was in RTE.
No such nonsense in the private sector.
I'm just not sure I'm understanding people saying RTE salaries are reasonable given that the station is completely broke.
Companies that pay 150k to an employee usually aren't broke.
He's on 400,000 a year apparently, getting a 100,000 less listeners.
They are broke for reasons other than paying Callan €150g's. The facts are they are broke because the line Minister ignored the excesses and far worse waste not to mention corruption for decades. You had the likes of Timmy Dooley ranting in opposition about the waste and excess and doing sweet FA about it when in government until it all blew up. Meanwhile Bakhurst is tasked with getting it back to profitability. Does he do that by offering mediocre talent and product or finding a balance?
Broke companies don't pay 150k. Ireland is a tiny country with a tiny media market. The salaries have been ludicrous for the last 25 years.
Like any programme you are not compelled to listen/watch. Turn the dial. I don't like everything offered, but I am not a dictator, if it has a market, fair enough.
That's the problem isn't it... comparing RTE salaries with other high paid jobs. Except a job in RTE isn't that important given how small Ireland is.
One hour a day on the radio isn't a hard job. It's not comparable with a solicitor or an accountant.
When were they made bankrupt? Solvent and operating as far as I can see. And in that context Bakhurst has to find a way to repay the government bailout. Your problem should be addressed to government not the likes of Callan or Bakhurst who are doing their jobs.
You can't have a situation or run a radio station pandering to one taste Bobson. Wise up man.
Great to see someone new take over from Tubs all the same and to carry on with the high numbers and increase them, safe pair of hands all the same.
I think you are so unfair to criticize Callan's Kicks brings in big audience to RTÉ, and while it may not be to everyone's tastes in certainly give a laugh. And I think it great value at what ever price, do you know there are people out there getting 200k for some jobs in Dublin, so I don't see why Callan would except anything less.
Playing with words. We know RTE is running at a loss for the last 10 years. The tax payer is bailing them out.
We'll have to agree to disagree. You don't mind these large salaries for one hour a day in a heated room talking rubbish while others can't believe the scale of the pay for such work in a tiny country like ours.
Callan isn't bailing them out. The government are on our behalf. Your issue is with government therefore.
The problem with 150k salary is that hour long format is a completely outdated throwback to the Raidió Éireann of the 1960s, If RTE were serious about streamlining and slimming down, they'd have extended the Today show by an hour and have it 3 hours from 9 till midday
I’d rather listen to my auld fella enter my auld one than listen to Callan’s Kicks.
Not hard to know what type of comedy you favour.
Might I suggest Bernard Manning or Mrs Brown? Smutty imagery and double entendre's a plenty there. Not my cup of tea but they are popular.
This is it, the slot should have been cut after Kielty wasn’t going to take it. It’s a placeholder for the ‘Late Late Show’ host. It was factored into their payment package.
Would have been great if they’d “rejigged” the daytime schedule and gave Louise Duffy an extra hour.
I really hope you mean Louise, not Joe.
I honestly don't get why people get on boards to vent at people, just leave the man be, he's a great entertainer making lots and lots of money. I mean boards hasn't been relevant in about a decade. Angry old men spouting shite that what it is really. Good for Callan may his reign at 9 continue and may RTÉ giving him lots and lots of money.
Again 150k is not a large salary any more. You should be taking aim at Joe Duffy or Ray Darcy who are on 2-3 times that amount. Or George Lee on 186k for no-one knows what.
Spot on but RTE keep getting bailed out so why bother changing. And it seems some people here have no issue with the salaries.
It is a large salay if you are only working part time hours.
Joe is great. This hate listening does you no good Bob, Joe is make good money and continual has an audience. typical middle age man getting at a OAP doing for himself.
I think Joe would do well in London or NYC if he choose to go down that route, lets hope he does. Soon.
Don't understand why people post on Boards.ie, not relevant in years.
Think you‘ve misread that man’s post, R.
Oh fixed! ;)
Almost spat out my tea. Thanks for that.
I see what you did there, but will Bobson?
Load of rubbish, comparing apples with oranges for reasons too numerous to mention….and of course you know that.
He/she who pays worries about the listenership and their prime slots. Reality.
Thats the way to do it Francie, blame the Govt for everything.
I wasn't. I was referring to RTE management there. I blamed the government for allowing the rot and excess over decades that led to where we are now, no proper oversight and even though they knew (See Timmy Dooley etc) there were excesses and possible corruption they stood idly by.
You should read the post I quoted, Bobson. I think there was an implication that you throw stones from a glass house.
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