Ray D’Arcy said he was 'hugely disappointed' with how RTÉ management handled his departure. Photograph: Patrick Bolger/RTÉ

Presenter Ray D’Arcy and his team were caught off guard by RTÉ’s decision not to renew his contract, sources within RTÉ Radio have said.

D’Arcy’s sudden departure came as a surprise to many people in the national broadcaster, even those who worked closely with him. His contract was due to expire at the end of the year but he expected it would be renewed.

Some RTÉ staff only found out he would not be returning as his show went on

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