The Irish Times view on RTÉ's job cuts: tough challenges ahead
The core principle of an arm’s length relationship between the public service broadcaster and the government of the day must be maintained
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The core principle of an arm’s length relationship between the public service broadcaster and the government of the day must be maintained
Coimisiún na Meán is engaging regularly with online platforms over such material
Government has approved €15m for this year to finance voluntary redundancy programme, which is now open
RTÉ faces issues of ageing audience for its linear video and audio services, and mass defection to streaming and social-media platforms by younger viewers
A number of politicians in the capital have gone public on their support for a hotel bed levy despite the strong opposition of two senior Fine Gael Ministers
Visitors will stay in Wicklow and Kildare and travel in if a Dublin tax is introduced, says Minister
We already have a TV licence fee, says Conor Pope, the Irish Times consumer affairs correspondent. But with a well-designed levy, the consumer wouldn’t pay, argues independent producer Larry Bass
Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan indicates no intention to introduce additional charge
Representative body for writers warns Patrick O’Donovan that decision puts their economic livelihoods at risk
Minister for Media says he does not support a levy on streaming services at the moment
Since taking up his portfolio in January, Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan has acquired a reputation for glibness
People using television-streaming services are ‘paying enough’, says Minister for Media
Taoiseach accused Opposition of ‘mob politics’, while Sinn Féin leader said Verona Murphy’s role was ‘delivered’ by Michael Lowry
Radio: Liveline guest host adoitly covers Dáil speaking-time fiasco as political divisions are laid bare on Drivetime
None of these cases casts the individuals or organisations involved in a flattering light.
X-ray scanner at centre of controversy is piece of equipment that an ambitious art gallery should have
Minister told about gigabit ‘urban blackspots' and potentially uneconomic locations
Sums range from €1.65m for Special Olympics Ireland to €37,000 for taekwondo
X-ray scanner affair shows ‘really, really poor project management’, according to Patrick O’Donovan
Prof Niamh Brennan will lead the review, while a parallel review will be conducted of the Department of Arts and Culture itself
IT firms have extensive work with government departments
Differences emerge between council and department over timing of warning about botched IT project
Extent of losses from failed IT project only disclosed last summer, statement from Catherine Martin suggests
Tánaiste tells Fine Gael TDs and Senators that NMH paused helped to reassure people
Council and OPW trying to circumvent environmental protection, group claims
UK firm is investing €10m to expand its operations in Limerick and Clare
Harris, McConalogue and Chambers test positive for virus along with Taoiseach
Decision pushed back to September due to complexity of project, An Bord Pleanála says
Brú na Bóinne Unesco heritage site features megalithic art and digital exhibition
Cabra gate on park’s north side ‘too narrow’ for planned service
Cutting diplomatic ties ‘always the last resort’ in conflict situations, says Martin
Charlie Flanagan accuses ambassador of lying to Oireachtas committee over Ukraine
Park can no longer be ‘quasi-dumping ground for parking’, says OPW Minister
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