Fionnán Sheahan: Derek Mooney payment scandal and RTÉ stars feathering their nests costs money – and public confidence (independent.ie)

• Payment scandal involving Derek Mooney and other RTÉ stars revealed
• Dáil committee warns revenue already behind target this year
• Further revenue hit expected from the controversy
• Public confidence in RTÉ eroded

"A Dáil committee has been warned that revenue is already behind target this year, with a further hit expected from the controversy over payments to Derek Mooney and other RTÉ stars. The scandal is eroding public trust in the broadcaster."