The station needs to stop trying to import the latest quick-fix from a podcast or Instagram or TikTok
RTÉ Pay Controversy
Stories relating to the controversy surrounding hidden payments to RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy.
RTÉ effectively gave presenters a choice: you can work for us or you can work for yourself, but you can’t do both. When you look at the numbers, it’s no surprise which option they’re choosing
Sales of TV licences in first four months of 2024 are 15 per cent down on same period last year - leading to €6.7m shortfall
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
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
Public has grown weary of the scandals within national broadcaster, says Brian Stanley
Report recommends that exit, severance or early retirement programmes at broadcaster should be approved formally by the board
Three reports outline litany of operational and management flaws at Montrose
Political failures to fill board vacancies and provide RTÉ with a sustainable funding model core to crisis, separate review finds
Findings of three reports point to a troubling culture, and it will be up to RTÉ to regain the trust of Government and the public
Barter account system ‘hiding in plain sight’, according to one of three reports into HR, governance and finance published on Tuesday
Three reviews of governance and culture, contractors’ fees along with other practices and events at RTÉ are sent to Minister
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