RTÉ says it’s still the nation’s favourite

RTÉ Television unveiled its new season of programmes yesterday, boasting that it was still the country’s favourite network because of the way it prioritised its content and service.

The station has lost 25% of its staff in recent years and has a €65m deficit, but it has promised to break even during the current financial year.

RTÉ Television managing director, Glen Killane, said the station now had three programme controllers to ensure the network delivered a more targeted approach in challenging times.