Charges- Broadcasting/Publishing/Media Production

Licensing Radio Archive Material

Use of material supplied by RTÉ Libraries and Archives incurs a licence fee. The cost of this licence fee depends on the rights/clearance requested, and in relation to RTÉ Television and Radio material, on the duration of the material used.

A standard minimum fee must be paid on receipt of purchase order and in advance of supply of broadcast quality material, except with repeat business customers who may be set up with a credit account.

• Charges are reviewed annually and may be changed at the discretion of the RTÉ Radio Library Sales Manager.
• Charges do not cover all eventualities.
• Charges are subject to specified licence period and number of transmissions.
• Material is provided on a strictly non-exclusive basis for use in production specified in licence agreement.
• Material must not be used in a manner that is detrimental to any person or body.
• The user is responsible for clearing all music, appearance and performing rights and will indemnify RTÉ against any claims resulting from a failure to clear such rights.
• All library fees, duplicating costs, shipping costs and minimum royalty fees are payable on supply of any copies.
• The minimum non-refundable royalty fees paid will be deducted from the final fee payable if that should be greater.
• Royalty fees for usage of material are charged according to length used on receipt of a usage declaration. If no usage declaration is received within 30 days from date of supply, royalty fees are payable on total length supplied.

See also:
Charges for Broadcast/Media Production - RTÉ Stills LIbrary (Photographic Archive)
Charges for Broadcast/Media Production - RTÉ Television Archives material