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The protest was organised by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Protesters at RTÉ call for Eurovision boycott over Israel

Protesters gathered outside RTÉ headquarters in Donnybrook, calling for a boycott of this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Ireland • 02 May 24

The three reports into the national broadcaster are expected to go to Cabinet next week (file image)

RTÉ Board not told of decision to set up barter account

New Government reports examining RTÉ have found poor governance at the organisation where the culture also needs to be improved.

Ireland • 03 May 24

Mr Murphy will begin his new role later this summer.

Murphy new RTÉ Economics & Public Affairs Correspondent

RTÉ News has announced David Murphy as its new Economics & Public Affairs Correspondent.

Business • 30 Apr 24

Catherine Martin said it will take her a number of days to consider the contents of the reports about RTÉ

Martin wants to move quickly after receiving RTÉ reports

Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said she received three reports about RTÉ over the weekend and that she wants to move quickly on bringing them to Cabinet and acting on their recommendations.

Ireland • 29 Apr 24

Out of contract: Employment issues at RTÉ in spotlight

The employment status of workers at RTÉ was back in the spotlight this week as trade unions highlighted concerns around so-called bogus self-employed staff.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Apr 24

Chair of the RTÉ Board Terence O'Rourke was appointed in March

New RTÉ chair vows to restore trust

The new chair of the RTÉ Board Terence O'Rourke has vowed to restore trust in the organisation.

Ireland • 24 Apr 24

It is the first time since the controversy in RTÉ broke last summer that the committee is dedicating a whole session to the unions alone (File image)

7 questions ahead of RTÉ being discussed at Media Cttee

Representatives from unions including the NUJ, SIPTU, Connect and Unite are due to appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Media to discuss 'Governance and Culture Issues' at RTÉ. Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke looks at what is expected at the hearing.

Politics • 24 Apr 24

Representatives from unions including the NUJ, SIPTU, Connect and Unite are seen making their way into this afternoon's committee hearing

RTÉ controversy was 'devastating' for staff, cttee hears

The Chair of the NUJ's Dublin Broadcasting Branch has told the Oireachtas Media Committee that revelations around RTÉ which emerged last summer were "devastating" for staff, adding that "it was like a dam bursting".

Ireland • 24 Apr 24

RTÉ said the steps are being taken as part of its internal governance review

RTÉ staff should not accept gifts valued over €100 - DG

RTÉ has launched a new 'Register of Gifts' which will require employees and contractors to declare any gifts they receive that are above a value of €50.

Ireland • 10 Apr 24

TV licence fee income has dropped by €21.9 million from late June 2023 to late February

RTÉ to pay €755,000 over three years for market research

National broadcaster, RTÉ is set to pay an estimated €755,000 over a three year period to firms to carry out audience market research on its behalf.

Business • 25 Mar 24

Former secretary general at the Department of Media Katherine Licken

Dept confirms ex-secretary general received €220k package

The Department of Media has confirmed its former secretary general Katherine Licken received a year's salary when she left the role.

Politics • 09 Mar 24

Katherine Licken came to public prominence in recent weeks over the RTÉ payments controversy

Media dept secretary general got €220K severance package

Former Department of Media secretary general Katherine Licken left her role with a severance package of almost €220,000 when she retired in January.

Ireland • 08 Mar 24

Media Committee wrote to Dee Forbes requesting she engage with members

Dee Forbes not 'fit or able' to engage with Media cttee

A solicitor for former RTÉ director general Dee Forbes has said that she is not "fit or able" to engage with the Oireachtas Committee on Media.

Ireland • 08 Mar 24

Public sentiment towards RTÉ has 'clearly' impacted licence fee sales, the department said

RTÉ controversy impacting licence fee sales - Dept

Public sentiment towards RTÉ and the reaction to the controversy which emerged at the broadcaster last June is continuing to clearly impact licence fee sales and the revenue generated from them, the Department of Media said in a statement this evening.

Ireland • 08 Mar 24

The letter from Catherine Martin to Siún Ní Raghallaigh on 22 February was handed over to the Oireachtas Media Committee this afternoon

Committee given letter from Minister to former RTÉ chair

Minister for Media Catherine Martin told former chair of the RTÉ Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh she was "deeply disappointed" that she had not received "correct information" about the approval of Richard Collins' severance payment.

Ireland • 06 Mar 24

It is understood Terence O'Rourke will remain as ESB Chair when he takes up the role in RTÉ

Who is Terence O'Rourke: the new Chair of the RTÉ Board

At the weekly cabinet meeting, former KPMG managing partner Terence O'Rourke was appointed as the new Chair of the RTÉ board.

Ireland • 06 Mar 24

Baill den Choiste um Chuntais Phoiblí i dTeach Laighean inniu

"Ná bíodh clásal rúndachta feasta i socruithe scoir RTÉ!"

Tá sé molta ag an gCoiste um Chuntais Phoiblí RTÉ a chur faoi shainchúram Oifig an Ard-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste feasta.

Nuacht • 05 Mar 24

Former KPMG managing partner Terence O'Rourke has been appointed Chairperson of the RTÉ Board (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

New RTÉ Chairperson and two board members appointed

Minister for Media Catherine Martin has confirmed the appointment of Terence O'Rourke as the new Chair of the RTÉ Board.

Ireland • 05 Mar 24

The PAC report contains 21 recommendations regarding RTÉ

What are the PAC's 21 recommendations for RTÉ?

The Dáil's Public Accounts Committee has published its report into governance and oversight at RTÉ. The PAC report contains 21 recommendations regarding the broadcaster.

Ireland • 05 Mar 24

'Lack of rigorous financial controls' at RTÉ, finds PAC

The Public Accounts Committee has recommended that RTÉ return under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General, as part of a report into governance and oversight at the broadcaster.

Ireland • 05 Mar 24

Terence O'Rourke ceaptha mar chathaoirleach ar Bhord RTÉ

Tá an cuntasóir cairte sinsearach Terence O'Rourke ceaptha ag an Rialtas mar chathaoirleach ar Bhord RTÉ.

Nuacht • 05 Mar 24

A rainbow over Government Buildings, where there is discomfort within Government over the ex-RTÉ Chair's statement

Stinging statement leaves trail of questions for Martin

Terence O'Rourke, the impressively successful accountant from Inniskeen, Co Monaghan, has been given the green light from Government to take over at the helm of the troubled RTÉ Board.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Mar 24

The Taoiseach said there would 'hopefully' be a decision in the next few weeks

Varadkar: 'Trust broke down' between Martin, ex-RTÉ Chair

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said "trust broke down" between Minister for Media Catherine Martin and former RTÉ Chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh, adding that he does not believe Ms Ní Raghallaigh's reputation should be tarnished by what has happened.

Ireland • 06 Mar 24

Terence O'Rourke is also the current Chairman of ESB (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Terence O'Rourke set to be named new RTÉ Chair

Former KPMG managing partner Terence O'Rourke looks set to be appointed Chair of RTÉ Board.

Ireland • 05 Mar 24

PAC has recommended RTÉ comes under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General

PAC report shows profound change is coming to RTÉ

If the Public Account Committee's top recommendation of giving the Comptroller and Auditor General oversight of RTÉ is adopted by the Government, the top brass at Montrose will get to know eagle-eyed Seamus McCarthy very, very well.

Ireland • 04 Mar 24