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Today's print edition of The Times, Ireland edition

The Times Ireland to cease print edition

Up to 20 people are to be made redundant at The Times Ireland newspaper, RTÉ News understands.

The ads were launched this morning by Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan

Awareness campaign launched to tackle sexual harassment

A new awareness campaign is being launched today targeting sexual harassment and sexual violence. Television, radio and online advertisements will air over the next three years as part of the "no excuses" campaign.

Ireland • 09 May 19

The law will require online media platforms to carry corrections or remove content the government considers to be false

Singapore passes fake news law amid media freedom fears

Singapore's parliament has passed an anti-fake news bill that has been criticised by rights groups, journalists and tech firms over fears it could be used to clamp down on freedom of speech.

World • 09 May 19

Mediahuis has significant holdings in the Belgian and Dutch media markets

Mediahuis seeks to enter Irish market with INM bid

It has been a time of great uncertainty for INM with issues affecting the company including the High Court's appointment of inspectors to investigate its affairs, as well as management changes and the seeking of job cuts across editorial, publishing and commercial operations.

News • 30 Apr 19

Oliver Callan is a keynote speaker at the storytelling conference in Cork

Watch: Oliver Callan on what makes good radio

Around 250 radio producers and documentary makers from 30 countries are spending the week in east Cork at a conference on storytelling.

Munster • 11 Apr 19

We need to ensure the information we read and share holds up

Why the 'fake news' stakes are even higher in Ireland

As RTÉ backs a new campaign to help combat 'fake news', Jon Williams warns why it is more important than ever to check what you are reading is from a legitimate source.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Mar 19

The BBC has not accepted the committee's full findings

Women at BBC still paid 'far less than men' - report

Women at the BBC continue to be paid "far less" than men for the same work, a report into equal pay at the broadcaster has said.

UK • 23 Jan 19

The BBC said it wanted to refresh how the corporation operates across the UK

BBC to axe senior management roles in cost-cutting plan

The BBC has announced cost-cutting sweeping changes to local news services to reflect diversity and "life in modern England".

UK • 16 Jan 19

INM's revenue in the first six months of 2018 was down 4.1%

INM finalising plan to reduce costs

Independent News and Media is understood to be finalising a restructuring plan for the business aimed at reducing costs across the group.

Business • 11 Jan 19

Donald Trump used a rally in Pennsylvania to list a series of grievances about the media

Trump lashes out at 'fake, fake disgusting news'

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at what he called the "fake disgusting news" during a rally in Pennsylvania as the UN warned that his repeated attacks on the media could trigger violence against journalists.

Donald Trump • 03 Aug 18

Claims of sexual misconduct have been made against Leslie Moonves

CBS investigating misconduct claims against CEO Moonves

US broadcasting and media company CBS Corp said it was investigating claims of personal misconduct by its chief executive Leslie Moonves.

US • 28 Jul 18

Leo Varadkar reportedly made the comments at a private function in New York

Varadkar distances himself from Trump's policies

The Taoiseach has said that he has made his views clear on numerous occasions about US President Donald Trump's policies.

Politics • 04 Jul 18

Ireland drops two places in World Press Freedom Index

Media watchdog warns press freedom under threat

Ireland has fallen two places from 14 to 16 in the 2018 World Press Freedom Index, due to what a media watchdog said is the "highly concentrated nature of media ownership in Ireland".

Media • 25 Apr 18

Facebook, Twitter and Google were among the signatories of the report

Experts call for action over false information online

Governments should help fund independent journalism as part of efforts to combat false information online, a group of leaders from social media companies, media organisations and academia has said.

Media • 12 Mar 18

Brian O'Donovan will take up the post in January 2018

RTÉ announces new Washington Correspondent

RTÉ News has announced that journalist Brian O'Donovan will be the new Washington Correspondent.

Ireland • 01 Dec 17

Bryan Dobson co-presented the Six One News for 21 years

Bryan Dobson signs off from Six One News for last time

Broadcaster Bryan Dobson has signed off from RTÉ's Six One News for the final time, ahead of his move to RTÉ Radio.

News • 25 Oct 17

Ryan Tubridy earned €495,000, Ray D'Arcy was paid €400,000 and Joe Duffy is third on the list

Three highest-paid RTÉ presenters in 2015 were men

Ryan Tubridy remains RTÉ's highest-paid presenter according to 2015 figures published by the station.

Ireland • 01 Aug 17

The conference heard that the mass dissemination of fake news through the internet is a new manifestation of an age old problem

People need skills to 'see through fake news'

Propaganda and inaccurate news has always existed but the mass dissemination of fake news through the internet is a new manifestation of an age old problem, a Dublin conference has heard.

Ireland • 30 Jun 17

The broadcaster has moved to Galway Mayo Institute of Technology

New RTÉ regional offices open in Galway

RTÉ has opened new regional offices in Galway.

Connacht • 29 May 17

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has launched its draft strategy statement for 2017 - 2019

'Significant challenges' facing BAI

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has said it will look at its ownership and control policy and undertake a review.

Business • 02 Nov 16

Pearson has sought to focus more on educational publications in recent years

Pearson to sell 50% stake in The Economist

British publisher Pearson is to sell its 50% stake in the Economist Group for £469 million to its existing investors, just weeks after agreeing the sale of the Financial Times newspaper to Japan's Nikkei.

Business • 12 Aug 15

The New York Times first launched its paywall four and a half years ago

New York Times reaches 1m digital subscribers

The New York Times has said its digital paid subscriptions had topped one million for the first time, as it reported a jump in quarterly profits.

Business • 06 Aug 15

Axel Springer has been working to boost its digital revenues

Profits plunge at German publisher Axel Springer

German media giant Axel Springer, licking its wounds after a failed drive to buy the Financial Times, has reported a steep drop in second-quarter earnings due largely to one-off effects.

Business • 04 Aug 15

The main elements of the paper will be housed in the Galway City Tribune

Final edition of Connacht Sentinel published

The Connacht Tribune media group in Galway is ceasing publication of the weekly Connacht Sentinel title, with today’s edition the last.

News • 25 Nov 14

Golden Discs MD Stephen Fitzgerald said the company was expecting a strong finish to 2014

Golden Discs reports a return to profit

Entertainment retailer Golden Discs said it returned to profit in the year to the end of June, with the company earning almost €209,000 following a deferred tax provision.

Business • 02 Sep 14