# Kevin Bakhurst Defends Patrick Kielty's Extra Pay

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-05-20T15:50:28+00:00
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Kevin Bakhurst, RTEs director general, defends Patrick Kieltys extra payments, totaling €23,980 over two years, for hosting additional Late Late Show episodes. Bakhursts salary is €250,000, plus allowances, and hes in line for a potential €20,000 raise. He maintains that no RTE employee should earn more than him, despite Kieltys additional pay being contractually agreed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e97815c5da3ddc0d

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