News - RTE

New poll reveals low confidence in state handling of RTE controversies

The poll was carried out on Friday and yesterday among a sample size of 1,083 people.

Mar 3, 2024 07:59

Carrigy defends Media Minister over comments on former RTE Chair

Catherine Martin's televised comments led to the resignation of the former Chair of the Board.

Feb 26, 2024 08:14

Chair of RTE Board resigns following Media Minister's TV interview

The RTE Director General Kevin Bakhurst described her as 'an excellent Chair', who would be sorely missed.

Feb 23, 2024 08:57

RTÉ under pressure to reveal details of all exit packages

Director General Kevin Bakhurst and Chair of the Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh have been called to an early morning meeting with Media Minster Catherine Martin.

Feb 19, 2024 07:48

RTE face major work in salvaging public trust says local Senator

Local Senator Micheal Carrigy sits on the Oireachtas Media Committee and attended yesterday's hearing.

Feb 15, 2024 18:06

Calls for former RTÉ CFO to hand back €450,000 exit package payment

It was revealed yesterday that former Chief Financial Officer, Breda O’Keeffe, was paid €450,000 when she left her job at the state broadcaster.

Feb 15, 2024 09:19

Local TD calls for TV license fee to be scrapped

The Party also wants an amnesty for those facing prosecution for not paying it.

Feb 13, 2024 14:47

Tubridy and Duffy were RTÉ's top earners in 2022

There's also been some restated earnings for 2021, off the back of controversy at the broadcaster last year.

Jan 29, 2024 09:23

Local Senator wants more supports for artists and creatives

His comments come following a Grant Thornton report into Toy Show The Musical that highlighted serious failings in governance oversight and financial management.

Jan 29, 2024 08:25

Local senator believes the RTÉ board's position is untenable

The Grant Thornton report, published this afternoon, found the RTE board was not kept appropriately informed about the project as it was being developed.

Jan 25, 2024 17:17