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Government to review RTÉ reforms before releasing withheld €20m funding
The new media minister says progress on the broadcaster’s reform programme must be assessed before funding discussions can advance

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Oireachtas Media Committee
5 things we learned from RTÉ's latest grilling at the Oireachtas
Ger Gilroy podcast (and the lack of women's voices on it), Patrick O'Donovan's €20m budget cut, and 'Fair City' all featured in today's episode

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

RTÉ sports staff 'not happy' about Newstalk presenter Ger Gilroy coming aboard, broadcaster admits
RTÉ sports staff 'not happy' about Newstalk presenter Ger Gilroy coming aboard, broadcaster admits
RTÉ's Head of Sport Declan McBennett was informed four days before the appointment was announced, the Oireachtas Media Committee heard

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Kevin Bakhurst comments
'Tangible' signs of reform at RTÉ, Oireachtas Committee to hear 
The committee will also hear that RTÉ has 'made significant progress in restoring financial stability and strengthening financial discipline'

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Simon Harris calls focus on phone call to Patrick O’Donovan ‘bizarre’
The Fine Gael leader said he was annoyed by anonymous briefing about the Limerick TD’s health but ruled out an investigation

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

RTE pay revelations
S Terry Prone: It's incredible anybody still wants to be a TD — let alone Ryan Tubridy
Not even the good pay would compensate TV’s former Mr Nice Guy for the inevitable emotional demotion he would face if elected

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Public sector pay dispute must be resolved 'in the national interest' – Jack Chambers
Public expenditure minister told RTÉ Six One: 'We want to deliver a meaningful, credible, and fair deal for workers'

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Public service worker strike
Jack Chambers: Pay can be starting point in union negotiations
On RTÉ's 'Prime Time', the public expenditure minister said pay can 'absolutely' be discussed first with trade unions

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Cabinet meeting
Minister Patrick O’Donovan taken to hospital after becoming unwell at EU event in Limerick
The Fine Gael TD was hosting an informal EU meeting at the University of Limerick when he required medical assessment and treatment

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Cork survivor of George Gibney: 'I knew I was telling the truth'
Cork survivor of George Gibney: 'I knew I was telling the truth'
Gibney, a former Irish Olympic swimming coach, was convicted of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape following a trial earlier this year

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Meeting
RTÉ funding row: Government hopes TV licence reform can close €20m gap
Kevin Bakhurst described talks with Patrick O’Donovan as constructive, while falling TV licence collections emerge as a possible route to resolving the dispute

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

RTÉ Cork staff fear €20m funding cut could jeopardise move to One Albert Quay
RTÉ Cork staff fear €20m funding cut could jeopardise move to One Albert Quay
Staff fear the broadcaster’s funding reduction could threaten plans to leave its ageing Fr Mathew Street studios for new premises

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

RTE pay revelations
Bakhurst says he has confidence in minister but does not know if €20m RTÉ funding will be restored
Kevin Bakhurst described talks with Patrick O’Donovan as open and constructive after the Government reduced RTÉ’s expected 2027 funding

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Patrick O'Donovan can’t help making the wrong sort of headlines
From a weird comment about Coimisiún na Meán to Wednesday's RTÉ bombshell — the Limerick County TD and minister keeps rubbing people up the wrong way, writes Elaine Loughlin

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

RTE funding
€20m funding cut leaves RTÉ shocked and furious 
Media minister Patrick O'Donovan said there was 'very little scope' in his overall funding package

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

RTE pay revelations
RTÉ rejects minister’s claim reforms have been slow as €20m funding cut confirmed
Kevin Bakhurst said RTÉ had made commitments based on its multi-annual agreement and warned the funding reduction would affect its strategy

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

RTÉ Cork takes step towards new One Albert Quay home as broadcaster plans relocation
RTÉ Cork takes step towards new One Albert Quay home as broadcaster plans relocation
The broadcaster is negotiating with the owner of a ground-floor premises as it plans an expanded Cork production centre

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

New document links paedophile DJ Eamon Cooke to witness account in case of missing Philip Cairns
New document links paedophile DJ Eamon Cooke to witness account in case of missing Philip Cairns
Eamon Cooke was dying in a hospice when the witness gave her statement. He was questioned by gardaí but made no confession. He passed away two weeks later

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Traitors Ireland finale recap: We have a winner and 'we’ll need to rename the show'
Traitors Ireland finale recap: We have a winner and 'we’ll need to rename the show'
That's a wrap on The Traitors Ireland for 2026 as the winners go home with the €45,850 prize pot 

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Traitors Ireland episode 11 recap: And then there were four
Traitors Ireland episode 11 recap: And then there were four
No murder on the penultimate episode but one player has been banished...

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Traitors Ireland episode 10 recap: The Faithful are floundering
Traitors Ireland episode 10 recap: The Faithful are floundering
The faithfuls are rattled and lashing out — while the traitors are sitting back and watching things get heated 

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Garda stock
Garda whistleblowers: TD says Government is using law as 'a political hiding place'
Opposition parties say Helen McEntee must account for actions taken on protected disclosures when she was justice minister

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest 2026
RTÉ confirms Ireland will not participate in Eurovision Song Contest 2027
The broadcaster said Ireland’s participation could not be justified amid the continuing loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Taoiseach says garda whistleblowers must not be ‘intimidated or punished’
The Taoiseach said ministers cannot interfere in protected disclosures as opposition leaders called for answers over Garda allegations

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Gardaí defend whistleblowing record amid allegations members were forced out of force
Gardaí defend whistleblowing record amid allegations members were forced out of force
Four current and former Gardaí have raised concerns about their treatment after making protected disclosures on issues within the force

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Leinster v Glasgow Warriors - United Rugby Championship
Staff unease leads to RTÉ and Newstalk stripping back coverage of Ireland v Israel games
It is expected RTÉ will have a skeleton crew on the ground at the matches against Israel in Hungary and Serbia

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

RTE staff cuts
RTÉ issues €285k tender for service to help manage employees' long-term sick leave
The maximum number of self-certified sick days which an RTÉ employee can take in any 12-month period is five, with no more than two days to be taken in a row before a doctor's certificate is required

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae: Danny's actions were 'like a scud missile'
Michael Healy-Rae: Danny's actions were 'like a scud missile'
Former junior minister tells RTÉ documentary on the crisis in the Kerry political dynasty that his brother 'effectively sacked' him

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

JNLR figures: RTÉ radio mainstays take a hit in listeners while Newstalk makes gains 
JNLR figures: RTÉ radio mainstays take a hit in listeners while Newstalk makes gains 
Patricia Monahan, director of audio at RTÉ, described the latest JNLRs as 'encouraging'

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Tuam babies film to get Irish cinema release next month
Tuam babies film to get Irish cinema release next month
The Lost Children of Tuam, which is directed by Frank Berry and produced by Liam Neeson, won Best Irish Film at the Galway Film Fleadh in July

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Kevin Bakhurst assures staff plans to expand RTÉ Cork still in place
Kevin Bakhurst assures staff plans to expand RTÉ Cork still in place
Director general said suggestions plans to expand RTÉ Cork were 'wide of the mark: In fact, I was in Cork yesterday with colleagues looking at possible premises'

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Finding a new home for RTÉ Cork
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Finding a new home for RTÉ Cork
Reporter Donal O’Keeffe is covering this story in today’s Irish Examiner – and on today’s podcast he outlines all the options for RTÉ Cork

 Listen | Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

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RTÉ Cork future uncertain as city centre relocation negotiations come to an end
RTÉ Cork future uncertain as city centre relocation negotiations come to an end
Political representatives are seeking clarity after proposed relocation talks ended, leaving uncertainty over RTÉ's expansion plans in Cork

 Listen | Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

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Journalists covert surveillance tribunal
'A tremendous victory for journalism': Ex-BBC correspondent awarded £20,000 in damages
Vincent Kearney, now RTÉ's northern editor, secured award after MI5 admitted it unlawfully obtained his communications data, with a tribunal finding the breaches occurred repeatedly over a number of years.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

RTE pay revelations
RTÉ annual report reveals executives dominate broadcaster's highest earners list
Annual report shows senior executives dominate the broadcaster's top earners as RTÉ posts a significantly improved financial surplus

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

RTÉ announces record Irish drama investment as Kin returns for season three
RTÉ announces record Irish drama investment as Kin returns for season three
National broadcaster says expanded 2026 drama slate will support hundreds of jobs while showcasing Irish stories to global audiences

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

How Catholic Ireland's legacy still shapes our public toilet problem
S How Catholic Ireland's legacy still shapes our public toilet problem
Marc deFaoite says Ireland's shortage of public toilets reflects a lingering legacy of Catholic-era attitudes and decades of neglect

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Mayor of Limerick tells Taoiseach of his concerns for workforce at Aughinish
Mayor of Limerick tells Taoiseach of his concerns for workforce at Aughinish
John Moran wrote to Micheál Martin calling on the Government to ensure Aughinish Alumina workers are 'at the table' amid concerns for 1,000 jobs at the plant

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Gareth O'Callaghan: Is it finally time for an honest debate about selling RTÉ?
Gareth O'Callaghan: Is it finally time for an honest debate about selling RTÉ?
Gareth O'Callaghan says the broadcaster must confront changing viewing habits and long-term funding questions before public support expires

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

RTÉ director general: Sean Rocks' widow incorrect about his employment status
RTÉ director general: Sean Rocks' widow incorrect about his employment status
Catherine Bailey had said she was left in a “precarious position” as a single mother with two young children following his death

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Bakhurst says Late Late Show host Kiely's salary is no more than €250k
Bakhurst says Late Late Show host Kiely's salary is no more than €250k
RTÉ announced earlier this week that Mr Kielty would host the Late Late Show until 2028

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Director general has 'categorically refuted' that RTÉ is looking for more funding
Director general has 'categorically refuted' that RTÉ is looking for more funding
The broadcaster will require €54.79m in Government funding in 2026

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

RTÉ ordered to provide covert footage from nursing home documentary to Hiqa
RTÉ ordered to provide covert footage from nursing home documentary to Hiqa
RTÉ said it could only release the full footage from its undercover investigation following a court order, prompting Hiqa to seek a 'Norwich Pharmacal' order

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Wolfe Tones singer Brian Warfield settles 'Liveline' defamation action against RTÉ
Wolfe Tones singer Brian Warfield settles 'Liveline' defamation action against RTÉ
Warfield and then 'Liveline' host Joe Duffy clashed over discussion about the Wolfe Tones song 'Celtic Symphony'

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

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