As widely reported this morning (Friday), RTE is likely to get the 20m it lost in the Budget if the broadcaster satisfies Government that its reform and redundancy programme is on track, senior Cabinet figures believe.

There were interventions from the Taoiseach and the Tanaiste yesterday after the revelation that the broadcaster had been left 20m short of the funding for next year.

A hastily-arranged meeting also took place between Minister Patrick O’Donovan and RTE bosses.

But what exactly is going on and is there possibly more to this story, as well as more to come?!

Damien spoke to Irish Times Political Editor Pat Leahy on ‘Deise Today’.

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