Press Releases

Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald Launches RTÉjr

15 April 2013: The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald T.D., joined RTÉ DG Noel Curran and Head of Children's Content Sheila de Courcy to launch RTÉjr, the new dedicated digital children's channel on TV, radio, online and mobile.

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RTÉ On Target To Achieve Over 30% Saving On Top 10 Presenter Fees

27 March 2013: RTÉ today releases the audited figures for the fees of the highest-paid presenters for the years 2010 and 2011. RTÉ is also disclosing the latest agreed fees for the highest-paid presenters whose contracts have now been negotiated.

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Will Goodbody Appointed As Science & Technology Correspondent

04 April 2013: RTÉ News and Current Affairs have appointed Will Goodbody as its first Science and Technology Correspondent.

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RTÉ On Target To Achieve Over 30% Saving On Top 10 Presenter Fees

27 March 2013: Broadcaster confirms delivery on commitment to reduce fees.

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Audiences worldwide access RTÉ for St Patrick's Festival Coverage

20 March 2013: RTÉ offered a wide range of entertainment, news, sport and documentaries over St Patrick's weekend, across TV, radio, online and mobile.

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RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra appoints Helena Wood as Leader

22 March 2013: The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra today announced the appointment of Helena Wood as Leader of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, with effect from 19 June 2013.

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RTÉ Press Advisory note re RTÉ 2012 expenditure on taxis

21 March 2013: Press reports today referenced an expenditure of €360,700 by RTÉ on taxis in 2012, citing that RTÉ was spending €1000 per day on taxis. These articles were published in good faith and were based on figures supplied by RTÉ under FOI.

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Irish Radio Unites To Welcome 1200 Radio Broadcasters To Dublin

21 March 2013: Dublin announced as host city for RadioDays Europe 2014

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RTÉ Announces Appointment of Channel Controllers for RTÉ TV

15 March 2013:RTÉ today announced the appointment of George Dixon to the position of Channel Controller, RTÉ One, and Bill Malone to the position of Channel Controller, RTÉ Two, following a public competition.

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RTÉ to broadcast Ireland Women's Six Nations

5 March: RTÉ Sport have announced today that it will broadcast live coverage of the Ireland Women's Rugby 6 Nations clash with France live on RTÉ 2fm and on RTÉ.ie this coming Friday as part of packed weekend of rugby action.

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