RTÉ has published a statistical summary of external activities by staff for the fourth quarter of 2024, showing that 116 activities were approved.The RTÉ Register of External Activities commenced in February 2024 and this latest publication covers the months October, November and December 2024.Of the 116 activities approved, 52% resulted in no payment or benefit, one third were for less than €1,000, just over 16% were in the €1,001 – €5,000 band, and less than 1% were in the over €10,000 band.RTÉ Director-General Kevin Bakhurst said it is a matter of public record that the Data Protection Commission informed RTÉ that specific legislation would be required to publish a more detailed summary of the register."That is now being considered by Government," Mr Bakhurst said."In the interim, the Data Protection Commission has not objected to RTÉ publishing a statistical summary of activities in the banded system.""I am satisfied that this, albeit limited disclosure, has nonetheless provided a level of public transparency that was never previously available," he added.Mr Bakhurst said it is notable that the data for the full year of 2024 demonstrates that half the approved activities relate to events where those working with RTÉ give freely of their time for charitable, sporting, community, academic and social reasons.
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