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<p>Undercover footage screened in the 2014 exposé 'Inside Bungalow 3' showed residents being slapped, kicked, verbally abused and force-fed. Picture: RTÉ</p>

comment-analysis

We will repeat Áras Attracta and Emeis scandals until we ensure care is people-centred

Fintan Sheerin says both scandals exposed by RTÉ a decade apart stemmed from an underlying failure to ground caregiving in human relationships

<p>Joe Duffy, who announced that he is retiring from RTÉ after 37 years. Picture: Fran Veale </p>

culture

RTÉ opens call for new presenters including Joe Duffy's replacement on Liveline

<p>Interiors of finalists selected for the 2025 Home of the Year. The final airs this Tuesday on RTÉ One and on RTÉ Player. Pictures: Joe McCallion</p>

S home and gardens

Home of the Year: See the seven super spaces vying for the title

Home of the Year: See why this tiny-space design scored a perfect 10 and a spot in final

home and gardens

Home of the Year: See why this tiny-space design scored a perfect 10 and a spot in final

The Great House Revival: See Cork post office transformed into family home

home and gardens

The Great House Revival: See Cork post office transformed into family home

The Great House Revival: 'We named our patio the Hugh Wallace Terrace'

home and gardens

The Great House Revival: 'We named our patio the Hugh Wallace Terrace'

Former post office in Cork to star in new series of The Great House Revival

Former post office in Cork to star in new series of The Great House Revival

Hugh Wallace visits Butlerstown, Co Cork, where the one-time village hub is to be transformed into a family home

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Traitors Ireland — the hit game of betrayal and trust is looking for Irish contestants

Traitors Ireland — the hit game of betrayal and trust is looking for Irish contestants

Could you play the deception game to win €50,000? Here's how to enter Traitors Ireland

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

'I was in agony': Dermot Bannon suffers pulmonary embolism

'I was in agony': Dermot Bannon suffers pulmonary embolism

The 'Room to Improve' host said the clot had worked its way up from his leg into both of his lungs after a holiday in the summer

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

RTE pay revelations

RTÉ news bulletins blocked in Northern Ireland over Olympics footage

RTÉ confirmed that the regional block was due to the bulletins containing footage from the Paris Olympics as the BBC hold the rights to broadcast that material in Northern Ireland

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

RTE pay revelations

RTE staff dismayed and disappointed by funding announcement, unions claim

Staff at RTE are “dismayed and disappointed” that the government has decided to continue with the TV licence system, unions representing workers at the Irish broadcaster have said.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Media minister says three-year funding plan for RTE ‘will serve all of society’

Media Minister Catherine Martin has hailed a decision to provide 725 million euro in funding for RTE over the next three years as an “unprecedented” move to “serve all”.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Ireland cabinet meeting

RTE funding model cannot be ‘sticking plaster solution’ – Simon Harris

The future funding model of RTE must not be a “sticking plaster solution”, the Taoiseach has said. Simon Harris made the remarks as RTE waits for a decision on the model after the broadcaster published a road map for reform.

Sun, 30 Jun, 2024

Digital News Report

RTE boss ‘extremely pleased’ as public trust level rises despite controversies

RTE’s director general Kevin Bakhurst said he is “extremely pleased” that the Irish public’s trust in the broadcaster has risen in the last year, despite the turbulence and controversies within the organisation.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

European and local elections

Gardaí and Department of Agriculture investigating 'horror hole' horse abattoir

Government vows 'abhorrent and distressing' treatment of horses will be fully examined

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Bloom 2015

RTE negotiating 400,000 euro exit payment for individual, says chairman

RTE is negotiating an exit payment of up to 400,000 euro for an individual, the broadcaster’s new chairman has revealed.

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

RTE pay revelations

RTE has ‘learned from’ financial controversy, new chairman says

Fixing the financing of RTE was one of the biggest concerns raised by the broadcaster’s new chair when first meeting the media minister. Terence O’Rourke described the current TV licence collection system as “archaic and out of date”.

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Dermot Bannon fails to clear up grant scheme queries

Dermot Bannon fails to clear up grant scheme queries

‘Room to Improve’ staff briefed on grant in 2022

Fri, 10 May, 2024

2024 Cross Border Police Conference on Organised & Serious Crime

Posthumous pardon for two Kerry men wrongfully convicted of murder in 1882

Sylvester Poff and James Barrett were hanged for the murder of Thomas Browne, but it is now believed the conviction did not meet the standards required

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

RTE report

Media Minister ‘willing to answer more questions over RTÉ fallout’

Opposition politicians have continued to criticise Minister Catherine Martin for a media interview she gave hours before Siún Ní Raghallaigh resigned over a dispute on her role in approving a severance package for an RTÉ executive

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Siun Ni Raghallaigh resignation

S Terry Prone: I am Siún Ni Raghallaigh, hear me roar

I am woman, hear me roar. I am quiet little woman , hear me roar. I am Siún Ní Raghallaigh, and I’m not going to be traduced by the minister. Just listen to me roar.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

RTE pay revelations

Media minister must take questions in Dail on RTÉ crisis, says Sinn Féin

The media minister must answer questions in the Dail about the ongoing RTÉ crisis, Sinn Féin has demanded.

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

RTE pay revelations

Media Minister defends her handling of RTE crisis

Ireland’s Media Minister has defended her handling of the latest crisis to engulf RTE, which led to Siun Ni Raghallaigh resigning as the chairwoman of the network’s board.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

RTE multimillion euro losses

Minister Catherine Martin’s position ‘now untenable’ – Labour

Catherine Martin’s position as Media Minister is “now untenable”, the Labour Party has said.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Government receives RTÉ legal advice over exit package payments

Government receives RTÉ legal advice over exit package payments

The Government has received RTÉ legal advice which states that the broadcaster cannot breach confidentiality clauses relating to payments given to staff due to a risk of litigationRTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst is expected to address the advice ...

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

TV llcences in Ireland

Decision on public services media funding to be taken before summer – Tánaiste

Mr Martin said it is “sensible” that the Government awaits two reports commissioned by Culture Minister Catherine Martin on the governance of RTÉ

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

Kevin Bakhurst comments

RTÉ releases details of exit packages for departing executives

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst issued the details 'in the interests of transparency'

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

RTE pay revelations

RTÉ’s Late Late Show told musicians not to wear pro-Palestinian symbols

The Irish Women in Harmony group performed a tribute to Sinéad O’Connor on Friday night’s Late Late Show

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Oireachtas committee

Former chief financial officer exit package worth €450,000, committee hears

Mr Bakhurst said management were trying to do “everything we could” to re-establish trust with the Irish public

Wed, 14 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

End 2023 Exchequer Statement

Sinn Féin’s TV licence motion ‘the height of irresponsible politics’ – minister

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe criticised the main opposition party for not including the direct-funding model for media in its alternative budget, while Labour called the motion a “stunt”

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis 2023

Public ‘sick to the teeth’ of RTE revelations, Dail told

The Irish public are “absolutely sick to the teeth” of the “damning” revelations about finance and governance practices at RTE, the Dail has heard.

Thu, 01 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

Report says no record of RTÉ board approving Toy Show musical

Report says no record of RTÉ board approving Toy Show musical

The report into the genesis of the musical, by consultants Grant Thornton, is expected to be published on Thursday morning.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

RTE staff cuts

Number of TV licences plummets by 13% in 2023

It represents a drop of more than 123,000 licences compared to the previous year – and a revenue drop of €19 million.

Sun, 14 Jan, 2024

RTE pay revelations

Bakhurst says RTÉ ending 2023 in ‘reasonable place’ after financial scandal

Kevin Bakhurst stepped into the role in July after the Irish national broadcaster became engulfed in a scandal emerging from undisclosed payments and commercial arrangements involving former star presenter Ryan Tubridy

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Dancing with the Stars: Rosanna Davison and Miriam Mullins among celebrities taking part

Dancing with the Stars: Rosanna Davison and Miriam Mullins among celebrities taking part

The first five celebs taking to the dancefloor for brand-new season of Dancing with the Stars have been revealed

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

Cabinet meeting

RTE redundancy packages ‘need to be consistent with public service pay-offs’

Redundancy packages offered by RTE as it seeks to reduce its headcount by 400 need to be consistent with pay-offs made elsewhere in the public service, the Minister for Public Expenditure has said.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

RTE staff cuts

Kevin Bakhurst aims to ‘minimise uncertainty’ as job cuts among plans for RTE

RTE director general Kevin Bakhurst has said he wants to “minimise uncertainty” for staff as redundancies are among the proposed cost-cutting plans for the broadcaster.

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

RTE staff cuts

Irish Government to provide RTE with 56 million euros in funding

The Government has agreed to provide 56 million euros (£48. 7 million) in additional funding to RTE after the organisation set out plans to reduce its workforce by 400 by 2028.

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

RTE pay revelations

Union warns staff ‘picking up tab for poor governance’ amid RTÉ job loss reports

The plan is due to be published later on Tuesday after director general Kevin Bakhurst briefs staff on the proposals.

Tue, 14 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

RTE pay revelations

RTE would become insolvent by spring without extra funding, boss warns

RTE would become insolvent by early spring next year without additional funding from the Government, director general Kevin Bakhurst has warned.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

RTE pay revelations

Government to withhold 40m euro funding until RTE produces reform plan

Irish Media Minister Catherine Martin has said she is withholding additional funding of 40 million euro from national broadcaster RTE until it produces its strategic vision for reform.

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

RTE pay revelations

Richard Collins resigns as RTE chief financial officer

RTE chief financial officer Richard Collins has resigned, the broadcaster has confirmed. Director general Kevin Bakhurst delivered the update to staff on Wednesday. “Richard Collins has tendered his resignation as CFO of RTE.

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

Redundancies at RTÉ should be avoided in cost cutting, says minister

The Minister for Media has said she does not want to see RTÉ making compulsory redundancies as the national broadcaster seeks budget cuts.

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

RTE pay revelations

Cabinet to consider interim funding of RTÉ, minister says

The future funding of RTÉ is to be considered by the Cabinet, the media minister has said.

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

RTE pay revelations

RTE refuses to give TDs contract details of three former executives

RTE has refused to give a powerful committee the contractual details of three former executives.

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

RTE pay revelations

RTE refuses to give TDs contract details of three former executives

RTE has refused to give a powerful committee the contractual details of three former executives.

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

RTE pay revelations

Taoiseach says Government will not demand RTE sells Dublin headquarters

Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said his government is not going to demand that the embattled national broadcaster sell its Dublin headquarters and relocate, even as RTE seeks tens of millions of euro in interim funding.

Thu, 14 Sep, 2023