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RTÉ to be funded by either reformed TV licence or direct exchequer funding
Negotiations on the future funding of the broadcaster is at 'an advanced stage'

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

RTÉ’s strategic plan will present 'many challenges for staff'
RTÉ’s strategic plan will present 'many challenges for staff'
The National Union of Journalists has said it has 'deep reservations' on the approach taken by director general Kevin Bakhurst and the RTÉ board

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

'Never say never': Catherine Martin not ruling herself out of going for Green Party leadership in future
'Never say never': Catherine Martin not ruling herself out of going for Green Party leadership in future
Ms Martin said she hoped to remain in her role as Media and Arts Minister if there is a reshuffle under the new Green Party leader

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

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Irish Examiner view: Ryan's successor must have the stomach for climate fight
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan announced his departure, taking many observers by surprise

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

General Election Ireland 2020
Joe O'Brien considering Green leadership bid as TDs rule out replacing Eamon Ryan
While she ruled out running for the leadership, Ms Martin confirmed that she would be contesting the next general election

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

RTÉ considers €400,000 exit payment for unnamed individual
RTÉ considers €400,000 exit payment for unnamed individual
The current chair of the State broadcaster's board Terence O'Rourke went on to describe the current TV licence as 'archaic and out of date'

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Artists receiving basic income report 'unfailingly positive' impact on creativity and wellbeing
Artists receiving basic income report 'unfailingly positive' impact on creativity and wellbeing
Arts Minister Catherine Martin launched the first year’s impact assessment of the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme on Monday

Mon, 27 May, 2024

RTE Staff Rally
Government to make decision on RTÉ funding before summer recess
Culture Minister Catherine Martin has said a decision about how RTÉ will be funded will be made by the Government before the summer recess.

Wed, 08 May, 2024

RTE pay revelations
Paul Hosford: Do weighty reports put an end to the political hot potato of RTÉ?
RTÉ's challenge to get itself on the right path could be based more on time than anything else

Tue, 07 May, 2024

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State to approve taskforce aimed at improving 'inner cordon' of capital
⁠The taskforce will deliver its recommendations to the Taoiseach and the Government for consideration within 12 weeks

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Kevin Bakhurst comments
RTÉ reports set to recommend major changes to contracts and allowances
Three long-awaited reports into the governance of the State broadcaster will be published this week

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Coalition leaders to discuss reports on RTÉ governance and culture
Coalition leaders to discuss reports on RTÉ governance and culture
Ministers have repeatedly committed to making a decision on RTÉ’s future funding model before the Dáil summer recess, with Catherine Martin saying she favours direct Exchequer funding

Thu, 02 May, 2024

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Minister expects Europe to allow Ireland to start crackdown on short-term lets within months
The new legislation would create a short-term tourist letting register, meaning that homeowners renting out their properties for more than 21 days have to register with Fáilte Ireland

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Republic of Ireland Squad Homecoming - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
TV viewership for women's sport still far behind men's despite surge in popularity, CSO finds
It comes as the Government is seeking to expand the number of female sporting events that would be available on free-to-air TV, as part of its commitment to increase the visibility of women’s sport

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

RTE pay revelations
Irish Examiner view: Minister’s reputation takes a hit over RTÉ debacle
A contentious referendum vote on Friday means an already testing period for the Government has become even more fraught

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

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Taoiseach: 'Trust broke down' between Catherine Martin and Siún Ní Raghallaigh 
Former chairperson of the RTÉ Board, Siún Ní Raghallaigh, has criticised Ms Martin for the events that led to what she described as her 'enforced dismissal'

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Siun Ni Raghallaigh resignation
S Terry Prone: I am Siún Ni Raghallaigh, hear me roar
I am woman, hear me roar. I am quiet little woman , hear me roar. I am Siún Ní Raghallaigh, and I’m not going to be traduced by the minister. Just listen to me roar.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

RTE Campus
Simon Harris: Bringing RTÉ under C&AG is 'sensible' thing to do 
The minister said the government will make a decision on the future funding model for the broadcaster and he wants a decision by summer

Sun, 03 Mar, 2024

RTE pay revelations
S Mick Clifford: Executive positions are not the comfortable gig we once thought they were
Peter Fitzpatrick was with the programme. Like many of his colleagues, he was angry and perplexed.

Sun, 03 Mar, 2024

Government faces choice between future of RTÉ or Catherine Martin keeping her job, Dáil told
Government faces choice between future of RTÉ or Catherine Martin keeping her job, Dáil told
Following lengthy appearance at Oireachtas Media Committee, Minister Martin took part in 90-minute statements session on the embattled broadcaster

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

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Cianan Brennan: Media Minister Catherine Martin is very lucky to still be in her job
We've yet to have a minister fall on their sword over the madness at RTÉ

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Martin 'flabbergasted' by threat of resignation from Ní Raghallaigh
Martin 'flabbergasted' by threat of resignation from Ní Raghallaigh
Catherine Martin is appearing before the Media Committee to answer questions following the resignation of Ms Ní Raghallaigh on Friday

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

RTE finance reports
Catherine Martin has handled RTÉ crisis 'very badly', says Shortall
Social Democrats TD says 'serious blunder' led to resignation of RTÉ board chair

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

RTE pay revelations
Catherine Martin faces Oireachtas showdown over RTÉ's 'golden handshakes'
With the political issue of RTÉ’s governance showing no sign of dying down anytime soon, Media Minister Catherine Martin faces tough questions

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Catherine Martin has 'full support' of Cabinet and Government party leaders
Catherine Martin has 'full support' of Cabinet and Government party leaders
Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe also said the Government will consider bringing RTÉ under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Pressure on Catherine Martin to appoint new RTÉ chair
Pressure on Catherine Martin to appoint new RTÉ chair
It is understood that work to appoint a new chair is already underway, with a number of names being discussed by the three Government leaders over the weekend

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

RTE pay revelations
S Terry Prone: Catherine Martin's 'doing her best' is nowhere near good enough
What’s not to love about a minister stabbing the national broadcaster’s chairperson in the back when said chairman seemed to be doing an OK job?

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Gareth O'Callaghan: Brass neck mentality has been part of RTÉ culture for too long
S Gareth O'Callaghan: Brass neck mentality has been part of RTÉ culture for too long
If the Government has one thing in common with RTÉ, it’s chaotic governance

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Controversy
RTÉ board: Siún Ní Raghallaigh 'felt she had no option but to resign'
In a fresh statement, board directors expressed 'great disappointment and regret' that Ms Ní Raghallaigh was placed in such a position

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

RTE pay revelations
Sinn Féin calls for Catherine Martin to face questions over RTÉ in Dáil
It comes hours after Labour called for Ms Martin to resign, saying she has 'utterly decimated' any chance for RTÉ to recover in the short term

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Labour Party say minister's position is 'untenable' following latest RTÉ revelations
Labour Party say minister's position is 'untenable' following latest RTÉ revelations
In a fresh statement, the party’s media spokesperson, Senator Marie Sherlock said from the outset of the RTÉ crisis, Ms Martin has been on the backfoot

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Ministers defend Catherine Martin in wake of Ní Raghallaigh resignation from RTÉ board
Ministers defend Catherine Martin in wake of Ní Raghallaigh resignation from RTÉ board
The Justice Minister has moved to defend media minister Catherine Martin as attention has shifted to what exactly she knew about an exit payoff for a former senior RTÉ staff member.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Government receives RTÉ legal advice over exit package payments
Government receives RTÉ legal advice over exit package payments
The Government has received RTÉ legal advice which states that the broadcaster cannot breach confidentiality clauses relating to payments given to staff due to a risk of litigationRTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst is expected to address the advice ...

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

RTE pay revelations
Kevin Bakhurst urged to 'come clean quick' on RTÉ exit packages
Ministers have privately said the director general should never have allowed a confidentiality clause to be signed by the broadcaster

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Bakhurst accuses politicians of asking him to 'break the law' in relation to exit payments
Bakhurst accuses politicians of asking him to 'break the law' in relation to exit payments
The RTÉ Director General also quizzed on claims he previously told reporters about Coveney exit package

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Concert Crowd
S Angela Dorgan: An ugly reality for the arts community
The arts helped people across the world to connect during the pandemic, it uplifted us at a time when we were at our lowest ebb. Now those who work in the arts need our help to lift them, writes Angela Dorgan

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Oireachtas committee
Bakhurst to seek legal advice on disclosing further details of RTÉ exit packages
RTÉ director general made the commitment to Media Minister Catherine Martin

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

RTÉ publishes €435,000 tender for printing services as minister slams 'disrespect' for staff
RTÉ publishes €435,000 tender for printing services as minister slams 'disrespect' for staff
Golden handshakes at RTÉ are part of "a culture of the past" where there is little to no oversight, the Media Minister has said.

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Report says no record of RTÉ board approving Toy Show musical
Report says no record of RTÉ board approving Toy Show musical
The report into the genesis of the musical, by consultants Grant Thornton, is expected to be published on Thursday morning.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

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Government seeks to designate 14 more sporting events as free-to-air
Nine women’s events are being considered for a designation to achieve equivalence for women’s sport

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

RTE pay revelations
'We don't need RTÉ': Public complain about broadcaster following Ryan Tubridy pay scandal 
Letters sent to Culture Minister Catherine Martin reveal the depth of feeling about RTÉ’s spending controversy with one saying they were delighted the 'cesspit' in Montrose had been exposed

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Catherine Martin brands RTÉ performance review findings 'disappointing'
Catherine Martin brands RTÉ performance review findings 'disappointing'
Media Minister made the comments to the chairman of Coimisiún na Meán which has taken on the functions of the former Broadcasting Authority of Ireland

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Disinformation a risk to democracy, Ryan tells Green Party conference 
Disinformation a risk to democracy, Ryan tells Green Party conference 
Trolling and online abuse is dissuading people from running for political office and disinformation is twisting truths, Eamon Ryan said at the Green Party conference in Cork over the weekend

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

RTE pay revelations
S Elaine Loughlin: Air of inevitability about minister’s intervention at RTÉ
Catherine Martin will be dragged into the RTÉ debacle whether she likes it or not, writes Elaine Loughlin

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

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