RTÉ Board Chair Resigns Amid Controversy Over Executive Exit Packages
• Siún Ní Raghallaigh resigns as chair of RTÉ board after Minister says she was "misinformed" about board's role in approving exit packages.
• Ní Raghallaigh admits the board's remuneration committee did approve former CFO Richard Collins' exit package, despite her assurances to the Minister.
• Minister Catherine Martin expresses disappointment at being misinformed twice by Ní Raghallaigh about the board's involvement.
• Ní Raghallaigh says she no longer has the confidence of the Minister and her position is "no longer tenable."
• Resignation comes amid ongoing controversy around undisclosed payments to RTÉ executives.