A message was played from former Late Late show host Ryan Tubridy paying tribute to Dignam, who appeared on the show a number of times, notably with Irish folk star Finbar Furey in 2017 when the two performed Eric Bogle’s The Green Fields Of France.

Source: https://waterford-news.ie/2023/06/17/we-cherished-him-dublin-bids-farewell-to-aslan-frontman-christy-dignam/

In an effort to find a solution to the budgetary challenges, we explored if a long serving commercial partner might take on a commercial relationship directly with Ryan Tubridy.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/rte-director-general-dee-forbess-resignation-statement-in-full/a1905131968.html

It’s not just about the Ryan Tubridy issue either; major scandals can often have a knock-on effect.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/rte-comes-last-in-brands-survey-in-the-wake-of-ryan-tubridy-pay-revelations/a1389364931.html

Latest revelations over Ryan Tubridy pay scandal ‘stunning’ as Fine Gael chair says confidence in management of RTÉ ‘on the floor’

Source: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/caring-cork-community-cant-get-over-neighbour-lying-dead-and-forgotten-for-22-years-in-boarded-up-house-in-mallow/a950861364.html

Meanwhile, Kennedy played down talk of another former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy being offered a lucrative deal to join Classic Hits radio where she presents a breakfast show, saying it the rumours may have “taken legs.”

Source: https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/they-repainted-the-whole-house-lucy-kennedy-on-irish-stars-being-shy-to-show-their-homes-on-tv-and-who-shed-most-like-to-live-with/a658840223.html

Ms Forbes announced her resignation as the head of Ireland’s public service broadcaster on Monday, after days of pressure following the revelation that undisclosed payments worth 345,000 euro were made to star presenter Ryan Tubridy.

Source: https://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/national/23613818.irish-premier-unions-politicians-call-dee-forbes-committee-appearance/?ref=rss