Other Reporting & Statistical Information

RTÉ Fair Trading Report 2022

RTÉ is committed to ensuring that its trading activities adhere to the principles of fair competition and are operated within the framework of both EU and national legislation. In addition, RTÉ has considered it appropriate to implement its own policy and procedures, the RTÉ Fair Trading Policy and Procedures, which are published on the RTÉ website. The document was reviewed and updated in 2022. 

The Fair Trading Committee was established to oversee the implementation of the Policy and Procedures. It is a sub-committee of the RTÉ Board. The members of the sub-committee at the year-end date were Ian Kehoe and Susan Ahern. Deborah Kelleher ceased to be a member of the Committee with effect from 6 November 2022, following the end of her term of office. This sub-committee is responsible for the independent oversight of the Fair Trading Policy with regard to its implementation; with the ability to conduct periodic reviews of the policy as well as a review of the complaints procedure. The Fair Trading Officer, Eleanor Bleahene, reported directly to the sub-committee during 2022. The Fair Trading Officer continued to provide advice and guidance to relevant areas in RTÉ on fair trading matters during 2022. 

Report under Section 22 of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014

Section 22 of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 requires RTÉ to publish an annual report relating to protected disclosures made under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. In accordance with this requirement, RTÉ reports that no protected disclosure was received during the year ending 31 December 2022.