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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

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

Book review: An important look at failures
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

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

TV Licence
'TV licence has to be scrapped,' Dáil told
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty says the Government must choose between 'chasing people through the courts' or funding RTÉ through the exchequer

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Who was Bill Fitzgibbon? Gardaí launch appeal to identify mystery man found in Cork in 1986
Who was Bill Fitzgibbon? Gardaí launch appeal to identify mystery man found in Cork in 1986
A garda appeal aims to uncover the identity of a man who spent decades in care

 Listen | Sat, 30 May, 2026

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Government urged to ensure RTÉ programmes are available in the North
Government urged to ensure RTÉ programmes are available in the North
The North's economy minister, Caoimhe Archibald, has engaged with both the Irish and British governments to 'help to bring an end to the unacceptable practice of geo-blocking'

Thu, 28 May, 2026

RTE pay revelations
Government cannot keep ‘plugging the hole’ in RTÉ funding, says media minister
Media minister Patrick O’Donovan said difficult decisions lie ahead over the future funding and structure of RTÉ

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Glenroe left our screens 25 years ago: Here are 10 reasons why it needs to return
Glenroe left our screens 25 years ago: Here are 10 reasons why it needs to return
The potential for storylines in today's rural Ireland is immense. From Brazilian beef to Brazilian waxing, rural Ireland is very alive and very interesting right now

Wed, 27 May, 2026

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

RTE logo on microphone. copyspace
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

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