Television: Series two is a huge improvement on the first iteration of this Dublin-set show starring Ciarán Hinds
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Holly Cairns to complain to State broadcaster over omission of Rory Hearne and Susan Doyle from televised European vote debates
Brian Warfield is represented by well-known libel solicitor Paul Tweed in the proceedings
Television: Three-part film’s strength comes in never falling into ghoulishness or sensationalism
Credit unions top the annual RepTrak study for 2024, with only X found to have a worse reputation than RTÉ
European Broadcasting Union ‘regrets’ that some delegations did not respect the rules
Ballyduff Drama Group wins overall prize for the second time in three years in Athlone
Derek Mooney explores climate catastrophe while young offenders Conor and Jock return to our screens
It’s the best Irish song contest result in 24 years as Swiss singer Nemo eclipses bookies’ favourite Croatia to claim victory with their song The Code
Detailed reports may frame broadcaster’s dysfunction, scandal and flawed board but do not map way ahead for a Coalition divided over financing directly by exchequer, household levies, taxation or some hybrid
If the Government cannot get legislation on future funding over the line before a general election is called, expect the TV licence to become an issue in that campaign
Television: Latest instalment of Cork-based series is showing on BBC a full year before its scheduled date on RTÉ
Radio: Radio 1 flagship dutifully covers the RTÉ crisis as Colm Ó Mongáin and Oliver Callan give cause for optimism
A clear vision on the part of the Government as to what role RTÉ will play in Irish society is a prerequisite for resolving the issue of how to fund the organisation in the future
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