Sales of TV licences in first four months of 2024 are 15 per cent down on same period last year - leading to €6.7m shortfall
RTÉ Pay Controversy
Stories relating to the controversy surrounding hidden payments to RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy.
Detailed reports may frame broadcaster’s dysfunction, scandal and flawed board but do not map way ahead for a Coalition divided over financing directly by exchequer, household levies, taxation or some hybrid
If the Government cannot get legislation on future funding over the line before a general election is called, expect the TV licence to become an issue in that campaign
Radio: Radio 1 flagship dutifully covers the RTÉ crisis as Colm Ó Mongáin and Oliver Callan give cause for optimism
A clear vision on the part of the Government as to what role RTÉ will play in Irish society is a prerequisite for resolving the issue of how to fund the organisation in the future
Public has grown weary of the scandals within national broadcaster, says Brian Stanley
Report recommends that exit, severance or early retirement programmes at broadcaster should be approved formally by the board
Three reports outline litany of operational and management flaws at Montrose
Political failures to fill board vacancies and provide RTÉ with a sustainable funding model core to crisis, separate review finds
Findings of three reports point to a troubling culture, and it will be up to RTÉ to regain the trust of Government and the public
Barter account system ‘hiding in plain sight’, according to one of three reports into HR, governance and finance published on Tuesday
Three reviews of governance and culture, contractors’ fees along with other practices and events at RTÉ are sent to Minister
Pay and spending report has found governance and cultural issues to be addressed, and has recommendations for both RTÉ and Government
Minister for Media says the reports on corporate governance, contractors and operation of barter account are ‘very, very dense’ and will take a number of days to go through
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