'Key' staff interviewed soon in RTÉ exit scheme review Those leading the review of RTÉ's 2017 and 2021 voluntary exit schemes are to interview "key current and former employees" in the coming weeks. Ireland • 11 Oct 23
'Key' staff interviewed soon in RTÉ exit scheme review Those leading the review of RTÉ's 2017 and 2021 voluntary exit schemes are to interview "key current and former employees" in the coming weeks. Ireland • 11 Oct 23
RTÉ Chief Financial Officer Collins resigns RTÉ's Chief Financial Officer Richard Collins has resigned. In a statement, RTÉ said Mr Collins would work on a handover and that it is in the process of identifying a replacement CFO. Ireland • 11 Oct 23
RTÉ Chief Financial Officer Collins resigns RTÉ's Chief Financial Officer Richard Collins has resigned. In a statement, RTÉ said Mr Collins would work on a handover and that it is in the process of identifying a replacement CFO. Ireland • 11 Oct 23
RTÉ cleared of liability in €300k harassment claim RTÉ has been cleared of liability in a €300,000 claim for discrimination by a female journalist over its handling of a sexual harassment complaint by her against a male colleague, both of whom worked night shifts. Ireland • 05 Oct 23
RTÉ cleared of liability in €300k harassment claim RTÉ has been cleared of liability in a €300,000 claim for discrimination by a female journalist over its handling of a sexual harassment complaint by her against a male colleague, both of whom worked night shifts. Ireland • 05 Oct 23
Trust 'shattered' between RTÉ and public, says minister Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said that "trust was shattered" between the public and RTÉ, leaving people "shocked and outraged". Ireland • 04 Oct 23
Trust 'shattered' between RTÉ and public, says minister Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said that "trust was shattered" between the public and RTÉ, leaving people "shocked and outraged". Ireland • 04 Oct 23
RTÉ sinks to bottom of customer experience table RTÉ has dropped to the bottom of the league table of 150 brands in the latest annual Customer Experience report compiled by the CX Company. Business • 03 Oct 23
RTÉ sinks to bottom of customer experience table RTÉ has dropped to the bottom of the league table of 150 brands in the latest annual Customer Experience report compiled by the CX Company. Business • 03 Oct 23
PAC to seek legal advice over RTÉ exit package details The Dáil's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is to seek legal advice on whether RTÉ can be compelled to provide details of exit packages for a number of former executives. Ireland • 22 Sep 23
PAC to seek legal advice over RTÉ exit package details The Dáil's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is to seek legal advice on whether RTÉ can be compelled to provide details of exit packages for a number of former executives. Ireland • 22 Sep 23
RTÉ says it cannot supply exit package details to PAC RTÉ has told the Public Accounts Committee that it will not supply any details of a financial exit package given to its former commercial director Geraldine O'Leary. Ireland • 21 Sep 23
RTÉ says it cannot supply exit package details to PAC RTÉ has told the Public Accounts Committee that it will not supply any details of a financial exit package given to its former commercial director Geraldine O'Leary. Ireland • 21 Sep 23
Relocation of RTÉ previously dismissed over costs Relocating RTÉ from its base in Donnybrook and selling off the site was previously dismissed as being too costly by senior management, according to a former executive. Ireland • 21 Sep 23
Relocation of RTÉ previously dismissed over costs Relocating RTÉ from its base in Donnybrook and selling off the site was previously dismissed as being too costly by senior management, according to a former executive. Ireland • 21 Sep 23
Minister expects to receive RTÉ report within the week The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has said she expects to receive the new era report on RTÉ "within the week". Business • 20 Sep 23
Minister expects to receive RTÉ report within the week The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has said she expects to receive the new era report on RTÉ "within the week". Business • 20 Sep 23
'It can't just be cut, cut, cut' - big changes for RTÉ Selling RTÉ's headquarters would only deliver a short-term injection of cash to an organisation that needs long-term, sustainable funding, according to Dr Eileen Culloty from DCU. Analysis and Comment • 17 Sep 23
'It can't just be cut, cut, cut' - big changes for RTÉ Selling RTÉ's headquarters would only deliver a short-term injection of cash to an organisation that needs long-term, sustainable funding, according to Dr Eileen Culloty from DCU. Analysis and Comment • 17 Sep 23
Channel 4's DNA is 'based on risk taking' RTÉ announced a hiring freeze this week leading to calls for the national broadcaster to sell its Montrose base and to adopt a publisher-broadcaster model similar to Channel 4 in the UK. But what is Channel 4's broadcasting model? And how does it work? Upfront • 16 Sep 23
Channel 4's DNA is 'based on risk taking' RTÉ announced a hiring freeze this week leading to calls for the national broadcaster to sell its Montrose base and to adopt a publisher-broadcaster model similar to Channel 4 in the UK. But what is Channel 4's broadcasting model? And how does it work? Upfront • 16 Sep 23
Call over long-term RTÉ funding in 'next few months' Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said a decision on RTÉ's long-term funding can be made in the "next few months" once a view is taken on how to fund public service broadcasting. Ireland • 15 Sep 23
Call over long-term RTÉ funding in 'next few months' Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said a decision on RTÉ's long-term funding can be made in the "next few months" once a view is taken on how to fund public service broadcasting. Ireland • 15 Sep 23
'Massive deal' to present The Late Late Show - Kielty Patrick Kielty will host The Late Late Show for the first time tonight with the comedian saying that taking the helm of Ireland's longest-running chat show is a "massive deal" for him. Ireland • 15 Sep 23
'Massive deal' to present The Late Late Show - Kielty Patrick Kielty will host The Late Late Show for the first time tonight with the comedian saying that taking the helm of Ireland's longest-running chat show is a "massive deal" for him. Ireland • 15 Sep 23
Taoiseach: No Govt demand for sale of RTÉ's Dublin site Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government will not be "making demands" that RTÉ sells its site at Donnybrook in Dublin. Ireland • 14 Sep 23
Taoiseach: No Govt demand for sale of RTÉ's Dublin site Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government will not be "making demands" that RTÉ sells its site at Donnybrook in Dublin. Ireland • 14 Sep 23
RTÉ's crisis enters a new and more difficult phase RTÉ's crisis has entered a new and more difficult phase as it implements a hiring freeze, seeks a valuation of its Montrose campus, and braces for a projected €28 million deficit for 2023. Analysis and Comment • 14 Sep 23
RTÉ's crisis enters a new and more difficult phase RTÉ's crisis has entered a new and more difficult phase as it implements a hiring freeze, seeks a valuation of its Montrose campus, and braces for a projected €28 million deficit for 2023. Analysis and Comment • 14 Sep 23
Far too many allowances in RTÉ, DG tells committee RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst said there are "far too many allowances in RTÉ". RTÉ • 14 Sep 23
Far too many allowances in RTÉ, DG tells committee RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst said there are "far too many allowances in RTÉ". RTÉ • 14 Sep 23
As it happened: RTÉ chiefs appear at committee Coverage of today's developments as RTÉ senior executives appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Media. Ireland • 14 Sep 23
As it happened: RTÉ chiefs appear at committee Coverage of today's developments as RTÉ senior executives appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Media. Ireland • 14 Sep 23
Bakhurst announces immediate recruitment freeze at RTÉ RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has announced a recruitment freeze with immediate effect and said all discretionary spending will be stopped. Politics • 13 Sep 23
Bakhurst announces immediate recruitment freeze at RTÉ RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has announced a recruitment freeze with immediate effect and said all discretionary spending will be stopped. Politics • 13 Sep 23
RTÉ gave Toy Show Musical 'notional' €1.3m promotion RTÉ gave promotional airtime to Toy Show the Musical which had a "notional" value of €1.3m, according to documents provided to politicians ahead of a committee hearing later this week. Politics • 11 Sep 23
RTÉ gave Toy Show Musical 'notional' €1.3m promotion RTÉ gave promotional airtime to Toy Show the Musical which had a "notional" value of €1.3m, according to documents provided to politicians ahead of a committee hearing later this week. Politics • 11 Sep 23
Crunch time for RTÉ as Govt awaits Bakhurst's big plan At the first Cabinet meeting following the summer break, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that RTÉ needed to rebuild trust with both the Government and the public before any cash could be handed over. Analysis and Comment • 12 Sep 23
Crunch time for RTÉ as Govt awaits Bakhurst's big plan At the first Cabinet meeting following the summer break, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that RTÉ needed to rebuild trust with both the Government and the public before any cash could be handed over. Analysis and Comment • 12 Sep 23
Minister disappointed RTÉ Execs increased pay by 10% Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said she is disappointed that the RTÉ Executive Board decided to increase members' pay by 10%, at a time she was negotiating interim funding for the organisation. Ireland • 08 Sep 23
Minister disappointed RTÉ Execs increased pay by 10% Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said she is disappointed that the RTÉ Executive Board decided to increase members' pay by 10%, at a time she was negotiating interim funding for the organisation. Ireland • 08 Sep 23
Varadkar wants RTÉ figures independently verified Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Cabinet will not just accept RTÉ figures on interim funding requirements and will ensure they are independently verified. Politics • 13 Sep 23
Varadkar wants RTÉ figures independently verified Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Cabinet will not just accept RTÉ figures on interim funding requirements and will ensure they are independently verified. Politics • 13 Sep 23
Tobin, Kennedy announced on Six and Nine News teams Sharon Tobin has been confirmed as co-presenter of RTÉ's Six One News, joining David McCullagh, following the departure of Caitríona Perry earlier this year. Ireland • 04 Sep 23
Tobin, Kennedy announced on Six and Nine News teams Sharon Tobin has been confirmed as co-presenter of RTÉ's Six One News, joining David McCullagh, following the departure of Caitríona Perry earlier this year. Ireland • 04 Sep 23
'Alarming gaps' in RTÉ procedures, minister says A report by forensic accountants into RTÉ's use of off-balance-sheet barter accounts has identified "alarming gaps" in internal policies, procedures and controls, Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said. Ireland • 26 Aug 23
'Alarming gaps' in RTÉ procedures, minister says A report by forensic accountants into RTÉ's use of off-balance-sheet barter accounts has identified "alarming gaps" in internal policies, procedures and controls, Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said. Ireland • 26 Aug 23
'Stay tuned for more,' says Ryan Tubridy Former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy has made his first comments on social media since negotiations on a return to his RTÉ Radio 1 programme ended without agreement. Ireland • 23 Aug 23
'Stay tuned for more,' says Ryan Tubridy Former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy has made his first comments on social media since negotiations on a return to his RTÉ Radio 1 programme ended without agreement. Ireland • 23 Aug 23
