Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

The figures were released under Freedom of Information by RTÉ to Dr Mark Cullinane, a post-doctoral sociologist who is writing a book on Irish public service media

Trust in RTÉ has fallen, value to society has risen - FOI

Newly released data compiled for RTÉ encompassing the final months of 2024 show that just 40% of the public had the perception that RTÉ overall is "trustworthy", while 81% maintained that RTÉ is "valuable to Irish society".

Ireland • 16 Apr 25

Emma Whelan's film explores identity, class, and belonging through the eyes of Aimee, a working-class teen navigating friendship across social divides

Dublin teen wins Young Filmmaker award at Fresh Festival

Emma Whelan, 18, from Finglas in Dublin has been crowned Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year for her film 'Abhaile' at the annual Fresh Film Festival.

Ireland • 11 Apr 25

Other amendments include an obligation on RTÉ to spend 25% of public funding by law on independent productions

O'Donovan: 'Netflix levy' to require ministerial approval

The so-called 'Netflix levy' will not be introduced without ministerial approval, Minister for Media Patrick O'Donovan has said.

Ireland • 11 Apr 25

Element Pictures' Andrew Lowe (L) and Ed Guiney at the Golden Globe Awards last year

Element Pictures returning to Cannes with new films

Two titles from Dublin-based Element Pictures have been included in the Official Selection for Cannes 2025.

Entertainment • 10 Apr 25

Members of RTÉ's Leadership Team are not eligible to apply for the scheme

RTÉ redundancy scheme to open with €300,000 cap

RTÉ plans to open its Voluntary Exit programme after Easter, according to the broadcaster's HR Director, with a cap of €300,000 on payments.

Ireland • 09 Apr 25

The scanner was purchased by the National Gallery eight years ago for €124,805 and has yet to be used

National Gallery 'working hard' to make scanner usable

The Director of the National Gallery of Ireland has said it is "working hard" to make the x-ray system which was at the centre of controversy in February, operational.

Ireland • 08 Apr 25

Minister Patrick O'Donovan said yesterday that he did not see why the levy should be imposed on consumers

'Netflix levy' to fund Irish productions under threat

The potential levy on TV streaming services, a so called 'Netflix levy', which was designed to raise money to fund indigenous Irish productions, is under threat.

Ireland • 07 Apr 25

Director of the Hillsboro Fine Art John Daly said there is all kinds of wonderful artwork on offer

Galleries and artists join forces for new Dublin art fair

This weekend, 70 of the country's galleries and artists are coming together for the first time, for a new art fair called 'Art Evolve'.

Dublin • 05 Apr 25

Oscar-winning producer Ed Guiney is the founder of Storyhouse

Storyhouse screenwriting festival kicks off in Dublin

Dublin • 05 Apr 25

The full Druid company before departing for their first tour to the Aran Islands with J M Synge's The Playboy of the Western World (Photo: Bill Doyle)

Hitting the road - Druid theatre marks 50th anniversary

Druid is marking its 50th anniversary this year and the Galway-based theatre company has announced it will be staging a double bill of Synge's Riders to the Sea and Shakespeare's Macbeth to celebrate.

Culture • 03 Apr 25