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Article: Pat accepts pay cut but Ryan stays resolute; Salary: Pat Kenny accepts 10 per cent pay cut to help in financial crisis.
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- February 3, 2009
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Byline: Catherine Fegan
PAT KENNY and Ryan Tubridy have come out on different sides of the paycuts row at the station.
The two stars are at odds after Pat Kenny announced late last night that he would accept a 10 per cent reduction in his wages.
Pat is RTE's top earner, taking E849,139 in 2006. However, he Kenny said last night: 'Everyone has a responsibility to accept the financial challenges facing the State.'
He added: 'I am pleased to play my part in this way. Many people who also work hard and who have lost their jobs did not have the opportunity to take a cut in salary. I have a privileged position within RT and I am fortunate to ...