RTÉ admits paying Tubridy €345,000 more than declared

Talk about complicated! Could you imagine the absolute mess if the result was

1. B
2. A
3. C

I note that you don't think it should happen, and I think you have illustrated why very well.

But this is the issue. You can't just plan for (what you see as) the best possible outcome. You have to take the complexities into account, and the very strong likelihood that it won't go your way. This was exactly David Cameron's failing.

And no, a complicated non-binding plebiscite is a total waste of time and money. I thought the aim of all of this was to be more efficient with public revenue and resources?

But you have to consider the worst option. You really have to, because you really need to be prepared for it to come to pass. I don't want to keep mentioning Brexit, but... Brexit!

And why are you (conceptually) disenfranchising those who want RTE totally abolished? I, like you, are fine with turning a blind eye to such cranks - but could a Government really invoke a poll like this and omit the choice, and still claim any legitimacy?

Look, we both know that this isn't going to happen. It was an off-the cuff comment by another poster, it's not a realistic suggestion. Like the whole thing about Conor McGregor becoming President (he, by the way, was recently promising "votes every week", even though the President has no such power).

There's absolutely no need, and definitely no public appetite, for a referendum - or even a non-binding plebiscite - on RTE. This is an argument about angels dancing on pinheads.

We have a solid mechanism for legislative and policy change already that does not expose us to the dangers of the tyranny of the majority - though the tried and tested method of representative parliamentary democracy. Find the individual or party that has a vision for RTE that you agree with, vote for them in the next General Election, and encourage others to vote for them.

Correct and right, why should some gloamer use their profile on the national broadcaster, paid for by John Q Taxpayer, to top up his or her wedge?

If you want the publicity pay for it yourself, you ligger. Time to take the gloves off here Kev.

Unbelievable Geoff..

One could argue that she is largely in the position to be in promotions through her association with RTE. This is why such work can be prohibited in contracts as the talent is essentially competing with the employer for advertising contracts. If for example she is seen on RTE programming or promotional material wearing the rings RTE is effectively paying for a third parties advertising.

If she was moonlighting as a taxi driver for example, then rte would have no legitimate interest in that. This is different and obviously so.

Casino Royalties

Moonraker Moneyraking it in. <- that one is a bit of a stretch.

No Time to Die No time to pay back the missing 150k

I know you’re just trying to be funny, but it should be noted that Tubridy’s face was used in these types of ads too.

That would have been back when your pal was famous:

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Regards...jmcc

Apologies, I do not understand?

I hope he gets a few million damages, Google are taking the piss receiving money for these ads and then saying they are not responsible for them. They should have to verify every ad is legit they are making money from.

Tubbs is also used in these adverts and people have fallen for them.