Person: Ryan Tubridy

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Ryan Tubridy didn’t kill RTÉ’s credibility — but someone did
Ryan Tubridy at Public Accounts Committee
Terry Prone: RTÉ used to be a glamorous workplace. Where did it go wrong?
Our national broadcaster used to be a glamorous workplace that attracted the best talent in the business. Terry Prone looks at where it all started to go wrong in recent years

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

Terry Prone: RTÉ's 2FM exodus is understandable. It can rebuild if it learns from its past
S Terry Prone: RTÉ's 2FM exodus is understandable. It can rebuild if it learns from its past
The exodus is understandable from the point of view of those leaving. But 2FM can rebuild if it learns from its past and hires people who understand broadcasting, and are hungry to do it

Mon, 27 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

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

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

RTÉ to 'do what it can' for those who should have been full-time employees
RTÉ to 'do what it can' for those who should have been full-time employees
RTÉ says it will “do what it can” for employees who worked as bogus self-employed contractors before being informed they should have been full-time employees all along.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Brendan Courtney: Speculation over Tubridy show 'frustrating'
Brendan Courtney: Speculation over Tubridy show 'frustrating'
Presenter says he became 'slight collateral damage' after stint on RTÉ radio show 'turned into a live audition in front of the nation'

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

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An explosive 24 hours for a beleaguered RTÉ
The departure of chair of the board SiĂșn NĂ­ Raghaillagh is the latest in a slew of controversies at the State broadcaster

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Varadkar says 'culture of arrogance' among senior RTÉ staff led to poor governance
Varadkar says 'culture of arrogance' among senior RTÉ staff led to poor governance
Taoiseach says he believes that all those who have been asked to attend Oireachtas Committees to answer questions should do so

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

RTE pay revelations
Profits decline at Noel Kelly talent agency - before RTÉ payment scandal
Post-tax profits at firm which operates the Dublin-based talent agency that represents Ryan Tubridy last year declined by 32% to €272,554

Mon, 12 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

Oliver Callan to take over Ryan Tubridy’s former RTÉ radio slot
Oliver Callan to take over Ryan Tubridy’s former RTÉ radio slot
The Monaghan-born satirist will take over the 9am weekday slot on RTÉ Radio 1 after the controversial departure of Ryan Tubridy.

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

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Letters to the Editor: Irish defence forces in Middle East only serve Israel’s aims
Speaking this week on the Claire Byrne programme, Cathal Berry TD said it is in Ireland’s “vital interest” that Irish troops stay in Lebanon to prevent the regional war from escalating.

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

Michael Moynihan: Business closures put us in danger of being a city just like any other
S Michael Moynihan: Business closures put us in danger of being a city just like any other
When Cork loses different outlets, shops, and businesses, it diminishes the experience of living here

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

RTE pay revelations
S After annus horribilis, what does 2024 hold for RTÉ?
If 2023 taught RTÉ anything, it’s that things can go from plain sailing to a perfect storm in the blink of an eye.

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Cork council hits out after Ryan Tubridy's weekend broadcast cuts into popular 96FM show
Cork council hits out after Ryan Tubridy's weekend broadcast cuts into popular 96FM show
Tubridy broadcasts a weekly mid-morning show in London and is also presenting a dedicated Irish weekend show across the Wireless Ireland station network

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Fans of iconic Cork radio show 'upset' as new Ryan Tubridy show takes half its airtime
Fans of iconic Cork radio show 'upset' as new Ryan Tubridy show takes half its airtime
Derry O'Callaghan's Oldies and Irish radio show has been broadcasting for 30 years and had more than 60,000 listeners in the most recent JNLR figures

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Vision of Dart-style system a non-starter
Letters to the Editor: Vision of Dart-style system a non-starter
A reader believes a Luas-style light rail system would work well for Cork

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Cork housing figures a reminder of current crisis
Irish Examiner view: Cork housing figures a reminder of current crisis
Yesterday in these pages, Paul Hosford reported on a statistic regarding public housing in this country — namely, more than 1,100 social houses in Cork City are currently stalled at various stages of the planning process.

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Radio boss raises concerns over Ryan Tubridy's simulcast show being on Irish airwaves 
Radio boss raises concerns over Ryan Tubridy's simulcast show being on Irish airwaves 
Kevin Brannigan said he did not believe it was appropriate for a UK programme to be broadcast on Irish radio

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Time for a new approach to road safety 
Irish Examiner view: Time for a new approach to road safety 
RSA road death statistics for 2023 show the intersection of wider social forces

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

London Tubs not much different from Dublin Tubs as he presents first show with signature style
S London Tubs not much different from Dublin Tubs as he presents first show with signature style
During his opening show on Virgin Radio UK, the former RTÉ star surfed a wave of good luck messages, 80s and 90s classics, and introduced himself to a new audience

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

'A huge loss to Ireland': Listeners react to Ryan Tubridy's Virgin Radio debut
'A huge loss to Ireland': Listeners react to Ryan Tubridy's Virgin Radio debut
Tubridy presented his first Virgin Radio show on Tuesday, with many Irish listeners tuning in 

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

London life and old friends: Six things we learned from Ryan Tubridy’s first show on Virgin 
London life and old friends: Six things we learned from Ryan Tubridy’s first show on Virgin 
The former Late Late Show host made his debut on Virgin Radio live from his new home in London

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

Mick Clifford's A to Z of 2023: Our review of what became a very tumultuous year
S Mick Clifford's A to Z of 2023: Our review of what became a very tumultuous year
Mick Clifford looks back upon key moments over the past 12 months

Sun, 31 Dec, 2023

Here are our most-read stories of 2023 
Here are our most-read stories of 2023 
2023 was another bumper news year with everything from war to a crisis at RTÉ to major weather catastrophes

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Gareth O'Callaghan: I worked for RTÉ for 17 years. Time to tell a story I have never told before
S Gareth O'Callaghan: I worked for RTÉ for 17 years. Time to tell a story I have never told before
Ryan Tubridy failed utterly to heed his old mentor, says Gareth O’Callaghan

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

Ryan Tubridy brightens up Clifden as he turn on Christmas lights 
Ryan Tubridy brightens up Clifden as he turn on Christmas lights 
Children, lots and lots of them, had gathered in Clifden’s town square for the broadcaster’s arrival. The event was scheduled to take place a good three hours before the Toy Show was due on air

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Terry Prone: Cosmic Tubs, the Bakhurst Rule and a brave new wealthy world
S Terry Prone: Cosmic Tubs, the Bakhurst Rule and a brave new wealthy world
Rich people rarely know precisely what they’re paid

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Gareth O'Callaghan: Fear and loathing as RTÉ comes close to running on empty
S Gareth O'Callaghan: Fear and loathing as RTÉ comes close to running on empty
RTÉ is now in checkmate. Shrinking its extravagant output is its only way out of debt, writes Gareth O'Callaghan

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023

Ryan Tubridy says RTÉ is 'in rear-view mirror' in first interview since exit 
Ryan Tubridy says RTÉ is 'in rear-view mirror' in first interview since exit 
Mr Tubridy did not have his contract renewed by RTÉ following the scandal surrounding secret payments made to him, which led to his departure in August.

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Russell Crowe congratulates Ryan Tubridy on 'genius move' to Virgin Radio 
Russell Crowe congratulates Ryan Tubridy on 'genius move' to Virgin Radio 
The former Late Late Show host will start at the station in January 

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

TOPSHOT-ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN-CONFLICT
Irish Examiner view: Diplomatic ties need not hinder close scrutiny of Israel's conduct
The Taoiseach’s warning about Ireland losing its influence if it went too far sanctioning Israel was well made. He and the Tánaiste have offered valuable leadership

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Toy Show The Musical: 'Lapse of control' ended up costing RTÉ €2.2m, board meeting heard
Toy Show The Musical: 'Lapse of control' ended up costing RTÉ €2.2m, board meeting heard
Newly-released minutes show RTÉ board chairwoman SiĂșn NĂ­ Raghallaigh told its July meeting that no risk assessment had been conducted on the flop stage show

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

Damien Tiernan: Ryan Tubridy's latest venture is not music to the ears of local radio
Damien Tiernan: Ryan Tubridy's latest venture is not music to the ears of local radio
Ryan Tubridy's Virgin radio show airing on local radio in Ireland may be good for a short-term boost in ratings, but it will accelerate the trend which we have seen in Britain, which has seen local radio decimated

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

Ryan Tubridy joining Virgin Radio in London — but show will also air in Cork
Watch: Ryan Tubridy joins Virgin Radio UK with new show from January 2024
Ryan Tubridy will follow The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio UK, and broadcast from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

RTE staff cuts
RTÉ pay cap: What presenters could be facing salary cuts?
Figures released in June showed that four of the top ten highest-earners at the broadcaster were executives

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

RTE staff cuts
Cianan Brennan: Arrogance and unchecked daft decisions laid RTÉ low
Rank-and-file RTÉ staff are pawns on a political chessboard in fight for broadcaster's survival

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

RTÉ finally gives PAC note about meeting on Tubridy contract
RTÉ finally gives PAC note about meeting on Tubridy contract
Despite RTÉ’s unwillingness to underwrite a third-party deal for Ryan Tubridy, the note revels that Dee Forbes was willing to 'personally ensure' that money from Late Late Show sponsorship would 'always be apportioned' to Tubridy

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

RTE pay revelations
RTÉ offers to release details of Noel Kelly memo to PAC provided it is not published
The broadcaster’s director general Kevin Bakhurst has written to the committee about a memo drafted regarding a meeting between former director general Dee Forbes and agent Noel Kelly

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

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

RTE pay revelations
Ryan Tubridy pay scandal: Cost of three reviews into RTÉ’s finances hits €500k
Cost of review into State broadcaster's finances, by consultants Grant Thornton, amounts to almost €500,000.

Thu, 02 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 CoimisiĂșn na MeĂĄn which has taken on the functions of the former Broadcasting Authority of Ireland

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

FILE PHOTO RTÉ Director-General Kevin Bakhurst has issued a statement concerning the non-issuing of requested documents to the P
RTÉ rejects claims it concealed internal documents showing Tubridy pay error
National broadcaster moves to clarify its position in the wake of media reports

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

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