New RTE director general Kevin Bakhurst speaks to the media outside the broadcaster's headquarters in Donnybrook, Dublin The source told the Irish Sunday Mirror: “The view held by many is that the longer this rumbles on the harder it is going to be for Ryan Tubridy to resume ‘service as usual’ on his morning radio show. Station bosses also have to take into account the huge falloff in TV licence renewals since the pay controversy broke amid fears Tubridy is seen by the public as the face and voice of the scandal.Ī station insider said executives have a very tricky situation on their hands which could easily backfire if they get it wrong. Read More: 'The criticism of Ryan Tubridy's tribute to Sinead O'Connor was unfair'īad feeling remains among RTE staffers, especially surrounding the so-called letter of comfort from former director general Dee Forbes promising he would not have a salary reduction at a time when they were forced to take pay cuts. The general view at the station is that Oliver Callan, 42, has done more than well filling in for Tubridy and there are also real fears of a staff backlash should he return. While they would like the broadcaster, 50, back because of his professionalism and audience pulling power, there are many other factors they have to consider. RTE bosses are split over Ryan Tubridy’s return to the airwaves – especially to the prime weekday morning show, we can reveal.
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