RTÉ

Broadcaster’s humiliating episode means there is now zero chance of its funding being addressed, which is the single biggest fallout from this mess

Every year RTÉ braces itself for the fallout from the publication of the list of its highest-paid television and radio stars.

It is sensitive internally, as lower-paid and hard-working staff grumble about their own working conditions and pay. These are the people who work behind the scenes putting shows together and don’t get the glory for their efforts.

Even more sensitive is the external disclosure to a public that largely believes the biggest names simply …