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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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The article covers an internal RTÉ reclassification and payments scandal, with no direct commercial mechanism affecting any product, commodity, or company margin. No supply chain, demand, or regulatory impact on external sectors. Weak mechanism / too early stage / no concrete channel.

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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.

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