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rte boss says derek mooneys reclassification as presenter was not a side deal in fresh payments scandal

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- RTÉ reclassified Derek Mooney as producer in 2020, excluding him from top 10 highest earners list.
- Derek Mooney earned €197,151 in 2024.
- Claire Byrne paid €280,000 in 2024, left RTÉ in 2025.
- Ray D'Arcy received €50,000 after departure.
- Changes to dual-role categorization prompted by Expert Advisory Committee report.