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<p>Shane Ross does not offer a prescription for the next iteration of RTÉ in his book. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

culture

Book review: An important look at failures

The snouts-in-the-trough scandal around Gay Byrne’s successor Ryan Tubridy’s pay was the catalyst for Shane Ross' fast-paced book

<p>In total, there were 768,000 licences sold for all of 2025 — a 3% decline on the 792,000 licences sold in 2024. File picture: Nick Ansell/PA Wire</p>

news

'TV licence has to be scrapped,' Dáil told

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Gardaí are appealing for information about the man discovered sleeping rough in Ballincollig in August 1986. He spent the rest of his life in care at St Stephen’s Hospital in Glanmire. Pictures courtesy of An Garda Síochána</p>

spotlight

Who was Bill Fitzgibbon? Gardaí launch appeal to identify mystery man found in Cork in 1986

Government urged to ensure RTÉ programmes are available in the North

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Government urged to ensure RTÉ programmes are available in the North

RTE pay revelations

politics

Government cannot keep ‘plugging the hole’ in RTÉ funding, says media minister

Glenroe left our screens 25 years ago: Here are 10 reasons why it needs to return

farming

Glenroe left our screens 25 years ago: Here are 10 reasons why it needs to return

Terry Prone: Mooney controversy not as wild as BBC’s case of mistaken identity

S Terry Prone: Mooney controversy not as wild as BBC’s case of mistaken identity

For Kevin Bakhurst, the Derek Mooney affair is very small potatoes indeed compared to the major on-air cock-up during his tenure at the BBC

Mon, 25 May, 2026

'It took a large toll on him': Partner of the late Seán Rocks hits out at RTÉ over pay issue

'It took a large toll on him': Partner of the late Seán Rocks hits out at RTÉ over pay issue

Former 'Arena' presenter, who died following a brief illness in July 2025, was classified as a contractor and producer rather than a presenter

Fri, 22 May, 2026

RTE pay revelations

RTÉ: What is the financial scandal facing the broadcaster?

Senior RTÉ executives face a fresh grilling by the Oireachtas media committee today after their meeting with the media minister yesterday. Here's why

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Irish Examiner view: RTÉ is slow to learn from its mistakes

Irish Examiner view: RTÉ is slow to learn from its mistakes

Tánaiste's use of the term 'Groundhog Day' in reference to the national broadcaster's repeated travails is an accurate summary

Wed, 20 May, 2026

RTE pay revelations

RTÉ has 'paid the price for being transparent' over presenter pay, Kevin Bakhurst says

The meeting came after Patrick O'Donovan claimed he was dropped from an interview on RTÉ with minutes' notice

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Donegal v Down - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

S John Fogarty: Why there will be more GAA+ outrage this week

Note to GAA: games aren’t just products.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Kevin Bakhurst comments

RTÉ bosses to face media minister over Derek Mooney payments furore

The latest revelations prompted a scathing response from Patrick O’Donovan

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Micheál Martin: RTÉ's lack of transparency 'difficult to comprehend'

Micheál Martin: RTÉ's lack of transparency 'difficult to comprehend'

Taoiseach says the focus needs to be on the reform, economic efficiencies, and sustainability of the public service broadcaster

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Launch oif New RTE Radio Schedule for Autumn

Gareth O'Callaghan: Shane Ross book charts decades of RTÉ controversy and dysfunction

Shane Ross’s new book examines RTÉ scandals involving Dee Forbes, Ryan Tubridy, Gerry Ryan and Gay Byrne, exploring decades of governance failures and broadcaster controversy

Sun, 17 May, 2026

RTE funding

RTÉ payment scandal deepens as media minister summons Kevin Bakhurst to urgent meeting

Patrick O’Donovan said he could not understand how anybody presenting a show could not be classified as a presenter

Sat, 16 May, 2026

'Late Late Show' presenter Patrick Kielty paid extra €23,000 over past two years

'Late Late Show' presenter Patrick Kielty paid extra €23,000 over past two years

Government seeks full disclosure of RTÉ remuneration packages amid renewed scrutiny over broadcaster transparency and presenter payments

Fri, 15 May, 2026

'Unfair gloss': RTÉ's Bakhurst grilled over reclassification of Derek Mooney and pay implications

'Unfair gloss': RTÉ's Bakhurst grilled over reclassification of Derek Mooney and pay implications

RTÉ faces renewed scrutiny over presenter pay transparency after revising Derek Mooney’s classification on its top earners list

Fri, 15 May, 2026

RTÉ hit by major internet outage

No cause for the outage has yet been identified

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Liveline and Today with David McCullagh lose listeners in latest radio ratings

Liveline and Today with David McCullagh lose listeners in latest radio ratings

RTÉ Radio 1 recorded audience declines across several flagship programmes, while Lyric FM achieved a record market share

Thu, 14 May, 2026

A general view of the Aviva Stadium 26/3/2019

'Growing safety and moral concerns' for staff working during Ireland-Israel fixture

Union members working across transport, broadcasting, and aviation sectors are seeking guidance ahead of Ireland’s October fixture against Israel.

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Close up of woman receiving botox injection in lips

Lack of legislation around injectable aesthetics 'glaring public safety failure'

Online directory of registered aesthetic practitioners has been set up

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Gareth O'Callaghan: Bosco was ahead of its time — why the beloved RTÉ children’s show still matters today

Gareth O'Callaghan: Bosco was ahead of its time — why the beloved RTÉ children’s show still matters today

The death of Gráinne Uí Mhaitiú revives memories of a children’s show that quietly shaped generations

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Gareth O'Callaghan: In chasing modernity, has RTÉ Radio 1 lost its soul?

Gareth O'Callaghan: In chasing modernity, has RTÉ Radio 1 lost its soul?

Changes to programme intros raise questions about cultural identity, listener connection and the role of tradition in modern broadcasting

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Jam-packed season finale of Late Late Show fails to address Patrick Kielty's future as host

Jam-packed season finale of Late Late Show fails to address Patrick Kielty's future as host

Anticipation had been building in recent weeks about whether Patrick Kielty would renew his contract with RTÉ

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Team Ireland - Milano Cortina 2026 Homecoming and Olympic Exhibition at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

Minister an 'absolute disgrace' for suggesting RTÉ’s fuel protests coverage was 'lopsided', say TDs

One politician said that people were 'talked down to instead of talked to' during the fuel protests

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

24/8/2009 RTE Headquarters

RTÉ to spend €175k to chauffeur dignitaries and celebrities

The contract for the provision of S-class Mercedes or 7-series BMWs, as well as 'reliable and discreet' chauffeurs, is separate to the national broadcaster’s arrangement for taxi services

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

RTÉ appoints Central Bank director as CFO

RTÉ appoints Central Bank director as CFO

Annemarie Britz takes over the role vacated by Mari Hurley who took up a position at the State’s largest private landlord Irish Residential Properties REIT

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict

Taoiseach: 'Unelected and self-appointed people can't determine who gets oil in this country'

Taoiseach warns fuel blockades could disrupt national supply, with forecourts running dry and emergency measures under consideration

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Michael Lyster remembered as ‘magic in human form’ at emotional memorial service

Michael Lyster remembered as ‘magic in human form’ at emotional memorial service

Family and friends celebrate broadcaster’s life with heartfelt tributes, music, and personal mementos at private Dublin service

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Fergus Finlay: We must identify and honour all who died in psychiatric hospitals

S Fergus Finlay: We must identify and honour all who died in psychiatric hospitals

These were people who died innocent of any crime. They did not, and do not, deserve an unmarked grave

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Bloom 2015

RTÉ to spend €30m to continue video streaming services from 2028

The broadcaster is currently entering the second year of its three-year, €725m Government bailout which ends in 2027

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Donegal v Tyrone - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Preliminary Quarter-Final

RTÉ confirms sale of its stake in GAAGO for €3m to the GAA

RTÉ said it will use the proceeds to invest in its regional studios and production facilities, particularly in Cork, Limerick and Galway

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

3.45 million adults tune in to Irish radio every weekday, as listenership figures reveal

3.45 million adults tune in to Irish radio every weekday, as listenership figures reveal

RTÉ Radio 1 remains the country’s number one station, attracting 1.388 million weekly listeners, up 12,000

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Dancing with the Stars recap: First dance-off sees RTÉ star depart

Dancing with the Stars recap: First dance-off sees RTÉ star depart

Anne Cassin bows out after dramatic dance-off as leaderboard shake-up delivers standout performances and near-perfect scores

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Family of Cork man who died in prison to feature in documentary on psychiatric care

Family of Cork man who died in prison to feature in documentary on psychiatric care

Andrew Gearns was suffering distressing delusions about being stabbed and had some six risk factors for suicide

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Cork consultant: 'It’s an incredible moment when you can tell a patient they’re cancer-free'

Cork consultant: 'It’s an incredible moment when you can tell a patient they’re cancer-free'

CUH consultant Dearbhaile Collins discusses the themes of loss, heartbreak, and joy as experienced by patients

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Dancing with the Stars recap: Julian Benson among those honoured on special night

Dancing with the Stars recap: Julian Benson among those honoured on special night

Dedicated Dance Week also saw the first tens of the season go to Jordan Dargan

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Austrian psychologist Viktor Frankl in New York, USA, Photograph, Around 1968

Sarah Harte: Every generation seems to have its Cuban missile crisis — Is this ours?

In a week that felt like we were being waterboarded with bad news every day, Sarah Harte turned to Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist Viktor Frankl for some coping strategies

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Dancing with the Stars recap: Vogue Williams' wish comes true as sister Amber voted out

Dancing with the Stars recap: Vogue Williams' wish comes true as sister Amber voted out

The 'My Therapist Ghosted Me' podcaster had asked her listeners to vote for Amber - but only until week four

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Gareth O'Callaghan: The Ryan Tubridy scandal was never really about Ryan Tubridy

S Gareth O'Callaghan: The Ryan Tubridy scandal was never really about Ryan Tubridy

Gareth O'Callaghan on fame, institutional failure and why Ryan Tubridy paid the price for RTÉ’s collapse in trust

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

RTÉ finance chief to take up new role as CFO of State's largest private landlord

RTÉ finance chief to take up new role as CFO of State's largest private landlord

RTÉ confirms CFO Mari Hurley’s resignation as Ires Reit announces her appointment as finance chief later this year

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

RTÉ dealt fresh blow with resignation of chief financial officer

RTÉ dealt fresh blow with resignation of chief financial officer

RTÉ’s chief financial officer has resigned from her post, it has been confirmed. Mari Hurley became the State broadcaster’s chief financial officer after Richard Collins left the post following the payment scandal.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

24/8/2009 RTE Headquarters

Public service media in a united Ireland: RTÉ, BBC and beyond?

A new model of public media with regional hubs in Cork, Limerick and other cities could become a positive facilitator rather than a problem to be solved, write Dawn Wheatley and Roddy Flynn

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Bloom 2015

New public service broadcaster should be set up in event of united Ireland, researchers say

New model would involve hubs in 10 areas across the island and draw on the assets, infrastructure and people of RTÉ and BBC Northern Ireland, report said

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

No second bailout for RTÉ as minister rules out renewed State funding after 2027

No second bailout for RTÉ as minister rules out renewed State funding after 2027

Media minister Patrick O’Donovan says RTÉ must grow commercial revenue and modernise as ring-fenced funding ends in 2027

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Hand tuning fm Retro radio knob

Happy 100th birthday to Irish public broadcasting. A century on, we're still talking to each other

On New Year's Day 1926, an experiment in nationhood began with the birth of 2RN. And public service radio remains a vital place where Ireland goes for argument and debate

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

'The Late Show with Ryan Tubridy': Presenter to host new YouTube series in 2026

'The Late Show with Ryan Tubridy': Presenter to host new YouTube series in 2026

2026 will also see Ryan Tubridy develop a new show for talkSPORT and host a new weekend show for a number of Onic-owned Irish radio stations

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Eurovision 2025

Iceland joins Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in boycotting Eurovision 2026

The 2026 contest will be held in Vienna in May

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

'Marty Morrissey says I'm not allowed': RTÉ's Kevin Bakhurst has not applied for BBC job

'Marty Morrissey says I'm not allowed': RTÉ's Kevin Bakhurst has not applied for BBC job

The position of director-general at the BBC is currently vacant, after Tim Davie resigned in November

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025