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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'

soccer

Top four asked to contribute European cash to League of Ireland fund

soccer

FAI governance issues under the spotlight again as delegates seek answers

soccer

Cabinteely director of football Pat Devlin blasts league launch limbo

soccer

'It’s a shambles' - Club fury as plans for 11-team First Division revealed

celebrity

DWTS producer calls for better funding for RTÉ

VIDEO: The backstage buzz at Dancing with the Stars

Air thick with hairspray, the glow of fake tan, and oiled abs... Sarah Horgan goes on set at Dancing with the Stars

Thu, 16 Feb, 2017

Irish actors want a bigger slice of TV deals

Irish actors have moved to get a bigger slice of the action from the monies made here by independent companies selling hits TV shows overseas and online.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2015

Singers invited to audition for new series of 'The Voice of Ireland'

Aspiring singers around the country are being urged to audition for the fourth series of 'The Voice of Ireland'.

Wed, 06 Aug, 2014

Profits at TV firm dip slightly

Top-rated shows The Voice and Celebrity Masterchef last year helped to deliver a “reasonably successful” 2013 for production company Screentime Shinawil.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2014

‘Voice’ maker hits right note for revenue

Top-rated show The Voice of Ireland was the main driver behind revenues at Screentime Shinawil, which doubled to a record €8m last year as the firm recorded profits of almost €250,000.

Sat, 25 May, 2013

Casey leaves Dragons’ Den

Norah Casey has quit Dragons’ Den before the filming of a new series of the popular show due to her other media and business commitments.

Tue, 27 Nov, 2012

Making restaurants display calories on menus ‘impossible’

MasterChef judges Dylan McGrath and Nick Munier say forcing restaurants to display calories on menus is a stupid idea and impossible.

Wed, 16 May, 2012

Battle of TV talent shows

The Voice is a big hit here, but will the British version outstrip the X Factor in the ratings wars? Ed Power on another John de Mol creation.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2012

'Apprentice' makers deny axe report

Makers of the 'Apprentice' have denied reports that the Bill Cullen-fronted show is to be axed after four years.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2011

Search is on for new apprentice

FANCY Bill Cullen as your business partner?

Wed, 20 Apr, 2011

New recruit reveals friction between TV’s Dragons

PUBLISHER Norah Casey has revealed there will be more than a few sparks flying in the latest series of RTÉ’s Dragons’ Den.

Thu, 17 Feb, 2011

‘I was nervous before the audition but it would be unbelievable to get through’

THEY came in search of fame – literally.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2010

Leanne lost for words at Star win

A 23-YEAR-OLD who wants to become a teacher was top of the class last night after being voted this year’s winner of You’re A Star.

Sun, 16 Mar, 2008

Teenagers dream of fame over academic success, shows survey

TEENAGERS are resting their hopes and dreams for the future on fame rather than academic success.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2006

SPI announces new chief exec and chairman

Screen Producers Ireland (SPI), the representative body for film and television producers, today announced the appointment of a new chief executive and a new chairman following their recent AGM.

Tue, 03 May, 2005

TG4 needs ‘extra €14m a year’

THE Government should increase funding for TG4 by €14 million a year to €44m by 2008, a new report recommends, or risk more job losses in the Gaeltacht areas.

Tue, 12 Oct, 2004

Screen producers warm welcome to reshuffle

Screen Producers Ireland has given a positive welcome to the cabinet reshuffle announced by the Taoiseach today.

Wed, 29 Sep, 2004

Who says you will be a star?

RTÉ's flagship 'You're a Star' captured the imagination of the viewing public like no other homegrown production that I can recall.

Thu, 11 Mar, 2004

Starry-eyed pop hopefuls on cue

YOU’RE A Star is expected to attract about 10,000 contestants seeking fame and fortune and a chance to go all the way to next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2003