RTE spent more than €400,000 giving the Late Late Show a makeover.
The RTE studio has been done up three times since 2007, with the latest re-design costing €122,808.
According to the Irish Sun the broadcaster spent €409,574 in total revamping the popular set.
New set: RTE have been revamping the show
In response to a Freedom of Information request, RTE stated:
“This included set build and material, furniture, props, drapes, LED lighting, signage, carpet, scenic painting, timberflooring, backdrops, interchangeable
stages for entertainment items and audience area backdrops.”
The highest cost €174,155 in 2007, while €112,611 went on the set in 2009.
Makeover: RTE have spent over €400,000
“The construction and set parts were supplied by Irish companies, which mean that money spent by RTE on this new set went back into the Irish economy,” a spokeswoman told the paper.
“Ryan’s original set had been used for close to 200 shows and over 400 hours of live television. After five seasons it had finally reached the end of its useful life and it was time for a new set to be introduced.”
