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
Govt to receive report on RTÉ barter account this week A forensic accounting report examining RTÉ's barter account will be delivered to the Government this week. Ireland • 22 Aug 23
Govt to receive report on RTÉ barter account this week A forensic accounting report examining RTÉ's barter account will be delivered to the Government this week. Ireland • 22 Aug 23
RTÉ needs to restore trust, transparency - PAC chair RTÉ needs to regain public trust before the Government considers funding to help with shortfalls occurring at the broadcaster, the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee has said. Ireland • 21 Aug 23
RTÉ needs to restore trust, transparency - PAC chair RTÉ needs to regain public trust before the Government considers funding to help with shortfalls occurring at the broadcaster, the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee has said. Ireland • 21 Aug 23
Tubridy didn't intend 'causing difficulty' in statement Representatives of Ryan Tubridy told RTÉ's Director General yesterday that the presenter did not intend on "causing any difficulty for RTÉ" when he published a statement on Wednesday. Ireland • 18 Aug 23
Tubridy didn't intend 'causing difficulty' in statement Representatives of Ryan Tubridy told RTÉ's Director General yesterday that the presenter did not intend on "causing any difficulty for RTÉ" when he published a statement on Wednesday. Ireland • 18 Aug 23
Minister considers future funding options for RTÉ Minister for Finance Michael McGrath is seeking a "proper assessment" of RTÉ's finances as he considers short and long-term funding options for the broadcaster ahead of the upcoming Budget. Ireland • 18 Aug 23
Minister considers future funding options for RTÉ Minister for Finance Michael McGrath is seeking a "proper assessment" of RTÉ's finances as he considers short and long-term funding options for the broadcaster ahead of the upcoming Budget. Ireland • 18 Aug 23
TV licence drop-off 'not surprising' - McGrath Further updates after the announcement that broadcaster Ryan Tubridy will not return to his presenting role in RTÉ. Ireland • 18 Aug 23
TV licence drop-off 'not surprising' - McGrath Further updates after the announcement that broadcaster Ryan Tubridy will not return to his presenting role in RTÉ. Ireland • 18 Aug 23
RTÉ DG stands by decision to end Tubridy negotiations RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said he stands by his decision to end negotiations with Ryan Tubridy over his return to his Radio 1 programme. Ireland • 18 Aug 23
RTÉ DG stands by decision to end Tubridy negotiations RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said he stands by his decision to end negotiations with Ryan Tubridy over his return to his Radio 1 programme. Ireland • 18 Aug 23
No plans for Tubridy to return to RTÉ presenting - DG Ryan Tubridy will not return to his presenting role in RTÉ at this time, according to the broadcaster's Director General. Ireland • 18 Aug 23
No plans for Tubridy to return to RTÉ presenting - DG Ryan Tubridy will not return to his presenting role in RTÉ at this time, according to the broadcaster's Director General. Ireland • 18 Aug 23
End of 'Tubridy phase' of RTÉ debacle should be in view The report by Grant Thornton published yesterday should lead to finality on what's seen in Government as the Ryan Tubridy phase of the RTÉ debacle. Analysis and Comment • 17 Aug 23
End of 'Tubridy phase' of RTÉ debacle should be in view The report by Grant Thornton published yesterday should lead to finality on what's seen in Government as the Ryan Tubridy phase of the RTÉ debacle. Analysis and Comment • 17 Aug 23
