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SGareth O'Callaghan: Social media has changed the landscape of elections
77th Cannes Film Festival
Green carpet at Cannes as Irish make their presence felt 
Just as they’ve been doing industry-wide for a handful of years, the Irish film contingent are making waves at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival this week. Their presence, indeed, will be more pronounced than ever.

Sat, 18 May, 2024

TikTok CEO Fails To Placate US Lawmakers Eager to Ban
TikTok suspends its reward-to-watch feature after EU threats
EU commissioner Thierry Breton had given TikTok 48 hours to respond as he threatened to block the 'addictive' feature

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

The Late Late Show
Accumulated profits at Patrick Kielty's media firm surge to €1.6m in 2023
The profits surged before the comedian and actor was unveiled as the Late Late Show host role in May.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Kevin Bakhurst comments
Varadkar: Public wants to know the exact nature of RTÉ exit packages 
Taoiseach says state broadcaster must provide 'full transparency' to the extent that is legally possible

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Tributes as 'outstanding journalist, raconteur, and man of integrity' Michael O'Regan dies
Tributes as 'outstanding journalist, raconteur, and man of integrity' Michael O'Regan dies
A proud Kerryman, Mr O'Regan was a well-known voice across radio and television and a respected political journalist

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Grant Thornton report reveals extent of Toy Show musical's failings 
Grant Thornton report reveals extent of Toy Show musical's failings 
Despite their receiving the Government’s shaky backing last week, it’s very difficult to see how RTÉ’s board members survive this

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Ireland is right to continue funding UNRWA in Gaza
Irish Examiner view: Ireland is right to continue funding UNRWA in Gaza
The revelation that some UNRWA members participated in Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel is a grievous setback. But Ireland is right to continue funding its humanitarian efforts

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

CHARLIE HAUGHEY RUSSIAN LEADERS
State Papers: Scenes 'nothing short of farcical' during Gorbachev's visit to Ireland
'A free-for-all ensued, with the world and his wife mobbing the president at the steps of the aircraft'

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Poland moves to free state media from previous government’s political control
Poland moves to free state media from previous government’s political control
Poland’s new pro-EU government has begun to wrest control of the country’s state media and some other state agencies from the conservative party that consolidated its grip on them during eight years in power.

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Sellafield Nuclear power plant
Irish Examiner view: Answers are needed on nuclear site
The Sellafield multi-purpose nuclear site in Cumbria in the UK has a long and well-documented history of controversy, and the findings of a recent report have renewed many of the concerns which have long been voiced

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

Netflix, Spotify, Podcasts and other cellphone Apps on iPhone screen
Netflix may hike prices after unveiling earnings this week
Crackdown on password-sharing by customers likely boosted subscribers by about 6m in the third quarter

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

The Late Late Show
Senior producer departs Late Late just four weeks into season
Executive producer Jane Murphy has left the flagship show, having overseen its relaunch this year

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

Intimidation of journalists and disinformation 'threaten' the truth
Intimidation of journalists and disinformation 'threaten' the truth
Press Ombudsman Susan McKay says hard times had become 'normal times' for the press in Ireland

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

India police search journalists’ homes and offices in latest raids on media
India police search journalists’ homes and offices in latest raids on media
Police in India have raided the offices of a news website that is under investigation for allegedly receiving funds from China.

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Abolishing juries in defamation cases would be a 'knee jerk reaction', TD claims 
Abolishing juries in defamation cases would be a 'knee jerk reaction', TD claims 
The Oireachtas Justice Committee has gone against the Government in recommending that juries be retained in defamation cases

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

RTE pay revelations
Martin says RTÉ funding report may not be published
NewERA, the financial advisor for the Government, has been examining the request from RTÉ for interim funding

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

Guerin urges TDs to back calls for Gilligan doc to be halted
Guerin urges TDs to back calls for Gilligan doc to be halted
Jimmy Guerin wants other politicians to back Justice Minister Helen McEntee and junior drugs minister Hildegarde Naughton, who have criticised the broadcaster for showing the documentary

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Taoiseach: RTÉ must prove it deserves €55.5m bailout 
Taoiseach: RTÉ must prove it deserves €55.5m bailout 
The State broadcaster has been plunged into a financial crisis with more than 131,000 households now expected to avoid paying the TV licence this year

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Cianan Brennan: Report shows Forbes has questions to answer
Cianan Brennan: Report shows Forbes has questions to answer
If corporate dealings were run that badly in the private sector then heads would roll, that’s simple fact

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

Kevin Bakhurst appears guarded as Media Minister defends personal time
Kevin Bakhurst appears guarded as Media Minister defends personal time
Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said he no longer wants to talk about Ryan Tubridy and has not spoken to him since he made the decision that he would not be returning to RTÉ

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

Q&A: What's in the Mazars report into RTÉ and what does it mean?
Q&A: What's in the Mazars report into RTÉ and what does it mean?
Q: Remind me what the barter account is again? A: A barter account is a means of a company haggling for business without a straight-up cash invoice being the bottom line.

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

RTE pay revelations
RTÉ report shows 'alarming gaps' in spending controls
The forensic analysis outlines that there were no rules in place for paying for items using the barter account

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

GERMANY-MEDIA-TESLA-AWARD
Tesla investors to get $12,000 each as compensation for Musk's tweet
A total of 3,350 claims will be paid out of the fund set up from the settlement if the plan is approved, according to the filing

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Cork cinema revamp is welcome
Letters to the Editor: Cork cinema revamp is welcome
Irish Examiner readers consider issues including the fate of a Cork cinema, driving test delays, the GAA season, the environment, and censorship

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations
BBC defends news channel’s coverage of Huw Edwards allegations after complaints
The broadcaster said: 'BBC News reports on the BBC independently and impartially in the same way as we would with any other organisation'

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Grant Thornton finds no other RTÉ stars benefited from additional  payments 
Grant Thornton finds no other RTÉ stars benefited from additional  payments 
The Grant Thornton report finds that in respect of 2008 to 2016, there are 'no errors in the published remuneration figures by RTÉ for Mr Tubridy'

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

RTE pay revelations
S Mick Clifford: Vulgar is the most benign term for RTÉ's extravagant flip-flopping 
At this late stage of the game, there can be a temptation to gape and recoil at some of the revelations emerging from RTÉ

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

RTÉ should face garda probe over finances - Donnelly 
RTÉ should face garda probe over finances - Donnelly 
After a bruising week for the broadcaster, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar also said he cannot rule out the possibility that some payments at RTÉ were 'on the wrong side of the law'

Sat, 01 Jul, 2023

Keelin Shanley funeral
Ryan Tubridy's statement in full: 'I'm disappointed to be at the centre of this story'
'Like many people, I’m surprised by the announcements made in RTÉ’s statement today regarding the errors in the reporting of its accounts.'

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

RTE New Season Launch
Tubridy off air as controversy rages over €345,000 payment
RTÉ board chairwoman SiĂșn NĂ­ Raghallaigh: 'We are well aware that this is a serious breach of trust with the public'

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Close Up Of Person With Addiction To Online Gambling Or Shopping Using Credit Card And Mobile Phone
Gambling advertising should be treated like ads for alcohol and tobacco, expert warns
TUS lecturer backs up ESRI report suggesting that the scale of problem gambling in Ireland is underestimated, and advocates for strong regulation 

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

German tabloid Bild to replace range of editorial jobs with Artificial Intelligence
German tabloid Bild to replace range of editorial jobs with Artificial Intelligence
The newspaper would 'unfortunately be parting ways with colleagues who have tasks that in the digital world are performed by AI and/or automated processes'

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

FRANCE-HEALTH-TIKTOK-OZEMPIC
Ozempic Diabetes drug in short supply as its use for weight loss goes viral
Health Products Regulatory Authority warns of shortage as the #Ozempic hashtag hits over a billion views on Tiktok

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Profits at Brown Bag Films hit by €3.64m exceptional cost as revenues  rise to €58.96m
Profits at Brown Bag Films hit by €3.64m exceptional cost as revenues  rise to €58.96m
Brown Bag is celebrating its 29th year in business and continues to flourish with a number of new shows debuting in the past year including Cartoonito’s 'Lu & the Bally Bunch' and 'Eva the Owlet' for Apple+

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

British Soap Awards 2022 - London
Phillip Schofield: I ‘absolutely’ did not ask ex-colleague to sign NDA
“What he wants is for all of this to go away,” Schofield added of his former colleague’s stance on the matter. “He wants a quiet life

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

Fastnet Film Festival 23
Visual feast as Fastnet Film Festival gets underway in West Cork
There was a hint of Cannes in the air, but none of the formality and stuffiness, as the first films began rolling overlooking the ocean at one of Ireland’s top film festivals.

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Cork v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3
Letters to the Editor: RTÉ and GAA should protect free-to-air TV broadcasting
I’m your typical GAA enthusiast — paying my club membership, former player, administrator, match day volunteer, fund-raiser, etc — all for the love of our national games.

Sat, 20 May, 2023

Mediahuis profits fall by 44%
Mediahuis profits fall by 44%
Belgium-based group which owns the 'Irish Independent' attributed its falling profits to inflation and the high cost of paper

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

Independent radio station in Cambodia shut down on order of prime minister
Independent radio station in Cambodia shut down on order of prime minister
One of Cambodia’s last free media outlets, Voice of Democracy radio, ceased operations on Monday after Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered its closure for allegedly slandering his son.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

Liveline tops the charts for complaints lodged with Broadcast Authority of Ireland 
Liveline tops the charts for complaints lodged with Broadcast Authority of Ireland 
Of the 91 total complaints made to the BAI, 39 were deemed invalid, 41 were rejected, and a single case involving a local radio station was listed as “resolved”

Sun, 05 Feb, 2023

Screen Ireland unveils exciting line up for 2023 
Screen Ireland unveils exciting line up for 2023 
The Screen Ireland launch follows a hugely successful week for the Irish film industry, with a record 14 nominations for the Oscars in March

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

RTÉ director general: Credible media may die out if support continues to be delayed
RTÉ director general: Credible media may die out if support continues to be delayed
Credible public service media sources providing accurate news may die out if the Government keeps dithering over financial supports to prop them up. That is according to the outgoing director general of RTÉ, Dee Forbes.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

British Independent Film Awards 2022 – Arrivals
Paul Mescal's mother hopes to accompany him to Oscars after cancer treatment 
Star's proud mum: 'You can take the hits when things are good around you'

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Former 'Irish Examiner' editor Brian Looney dies
Former 'Irish Examiner' editor Brian Looney dies
A well-known and popular figure among the media in Ireland, Mr Looney, from the Lee Rd and living at Thomond Square in Cork City, died on Monday evening.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

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