Ireland’s nationwide broadcaster RTE says it has no plans to deliver again star presenter Ryan Tubridy – after negotiations with the TV host broke down.

Tubridy – Ireland’s greatest TV star – has been on the centre of an issue over the beneath declaration of his wage by €345,000 (£295,000) between 2017 and 2022.

The revelation sparked a backlash towards the 50-year-old presenter – already the Irish broadcaster’s highest-paid star with a wage of €440,000 (£375,500) in 2021 – as a result of they got here at a time at which the cash-strapped broadcaster was making cuts elsewhere.

They additionally sparked a spending evaluate on the broadcaster, which revealed so-called “barter” accounts utilized by high executives for lavish bills, together with tickets to look at the Ireland rugby workforce and to a Champions League closing.

RTE director-general Kevin Bakhurst says Tubridy won’t return to the channel after belief between the events had “broken down”.

Mr Bakhurst mentioned: “We went into negotiations with Ryan in good faith and in the hopes of reaching an agreement that would see Ryan return to his RTE Radio 1 show.

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“I have decided not to continue with negotiations and, as such, there are no plans for Ryan to return to his presenting role with RTE at this time.

“Despite having agreed a number of the fundamentals, together with charge, period and hours, regretfully, it’s my view that belief between the events has damaged down.”

In June, at parliamentary committee, Tubridy claimed he had been “cancelled” over the RTE controversy, whereas his agent claimed he had “undeservedly” been made the “poster boy” for the key cost scandal.

Tubridy additionally mentioned he was stunned to seek out out in regards to the errors and that the accounting procedures had been nothing to do with him.

Meanwhile, RTE’s director common, Dee Forbes, was suspended in June amid the controversy. She was because of step down in July.

RTE introduced Ms Forbes’ suspension in an announcement, which learn: “There are processes ongoing and RTE must be mindful of its legal responsibilities and the rights of individuals.”

Tubridy fronted Ireland’s The Late Late Show – an Irish establishment and the longest operating speak present in historical past – for 14 years earlier than he stepped down.

He additionally had a weekday morning radio present with RTE Radio 1.

Patrick Kielty, who has fronted various BBC exhibits and documentaries, was introduced as The Late Late Show’s new host in May. He is because of begin in September.