RTÉ multimedia journalist loses higher-grade and pay claims

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An unnamed RTÉ multimedia journalist lost his claims for higher-grade pay and project compensation at the Labour Court, reported on 22 May 2026.

The court found no merit in the claim for additional project compensation, raised years after the work, and did not recommend granting regrading. It noted that the journalist could compete for an advertised newscaster post if he wished.