Ryan Tubridy is in negotiations with RTÉ on a new contract which would see him to continue presenting his radio show for a salary of less than €200,000.

This comes after a second Grant Thornton report found it is “very plausible” that Tubridy’s salary was publicly understated in order to allow for “revised earnings” to show a figure below €500,000 each year.

Speaking to Claire this morning was Imelda Munster, Sinn Fein spokesperson on Media and Member of the Public Accounts and Media Committee.