RTÉ’s future ‘uncertain’ despite return to profit

RTÉ’s economic outlook remains uncertain, despite it returning to profit for the first time in six years.

The State broadcaster yesterday reported via its annual report a pre-tax surplus of almost €1.1m for 2013, its first annual profit since 2007, despite a further €11m fall in commercial income.

It also noted a post-tax surplus of €658,000. In 2012, the company saw a deficit of €65.2m.