TV licence revenue is down nearly €3.7 million since the broadcaster was engulfed in controversy over secret payments to presenter Ryan Tubridy.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says the way RTÉ manages its money may now need to be re-examined.

Speaking at today's committee, the Ballinalee postmaster says the controversy has affected people's trust in the national broadcaster.

The controversy over governance and staff payments at the state broadcaster will be heard at Leinster House this week

Roscommon Galway TD Denis Naughten says a 'web of deceit' exists with in the RTE Board.

The controversy at RTE emerged on last Thursday afternoon

The matter was raised at a Granard M.D. meeting this week.

The public are encouraged to visit their local branch.