RTÉ undercuts media regulator’s role
Discussion of tracksuit tops and wardrobe budgets misses the big picture
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RTÉ sports department issues motion of no confidence in leadership over Ger Gilroy job
Handling of appointment has ‘brought embarrassment, dishonour and ridicule’ on the broadcaster, staff say
RTÉ must explain why its podcast strategy contradicts its own values
If an independent broadcaster announced a product for younger men, with something for women to follow later, they would be rightly criticised
Late autism diagnosis: ‘I did not realise it then, but I was masking the entire time’
Saraid Greene says her diagnosis allowed her to learn things about herself and access supports that have helped her
Galway Bay Murders on RTÉ One: Come for the killing, stay for the characters
Television: The storyline, even with its cliches, is eclipsed by Kate Mulgrew and John Connors’s compelling double act
Simon Harris denies ‘punching down’ after promising penalties for long-term unemployed
Tánaiste says proposal is ‘what taxpayers across this country expect us to do’
Clever plan to trigger a referendum on the triple lock trips up on a technicality
Plus: Fergal Bowers bows out, and Paul Muldoon on his history with Gerry Adams
Ger Gilroy, the sports podcast and RTÉ’s Oireachtas mess: ‘People are absolutely livid’
The high-profile appointment has reawakened ghosts of past profligacy and lack of transparency at the national broadcaster
Bomb threats heighten tensions as world leaders due to meet in Dublin
The threat of an attack or security incident at high level meetings on Thursday and Friday is regarded as ‘substantial’
Politicians on the wrong track altogether regarding RTÉ
Decline in TV licence revenue by €11m next year elicited little attention
State will ‘go after’ those responsible for bomb threats, Taoiseach says
Media organisations received an emailed threat shortly after 8.30am, with evacuations resulting in broadcast disruption
Bomb threats at RTÉ, Irish Independent and Newstalk linked to pattern of ‘hybrid attacks’
Bomb scare triggers security alerts at RTÉ and other outlets, forcing some programmes off air
Who is behind the wave of bomb threats in Ireland and Europe?
Current technology makes it particularly hard to trace the origin of an email threat and track down those responsible
Who is behind bomb threats to airlines and Irish media?
In the News podcast: Threats were the latest disruptive acts targeting European citizens
RTÉ Radio chaos brings out best in David McCullagh but bomb threats underline vulnerabilities
Widespread disruption on the airwaves prompts dismay and giddiness among presenters plus confusion for listeners
‘You’re dancing around’: RTÉ under fire for Ger Gilroy sports podcast appointment
Howler Sport off to a rocky start with Oireachtas committee grills broadcaster over headhunting and a tracksuit top
On Liveline, Kieran Cuddihy receives a gift from the radio gods
The RTÉ Radio 1 host marks a year in the job with an unforgettable episode, but the station’s revamped schedule approaches its first birthday in muted fashion
RTÉ must ‘ensure targets are met’ as Minister considers €20m in withheld funding
Public Accounts Committee to seek further details on any links between broadcaster performance and financing
RTÉ’s Morning Ireland and Today with David McCullagh most listened to radio shows
RTÉ Radio 1 dominates airwaves but Newstalk’s market share is up, JNLR listenership survey figures indicate
Virgin Media TV remained in profit last year despite falling advertising revenues
Revenues at Liberty Global-owned broadcaster fell by 3.4%
Is there an identity crisis in Fine Gael?
Grassroots motion calling for party to affirm its centre-right credentials rejected as Democrats’ US midterm victory creates fresh questions for Ireland
Empathy in public service broadcasting on show in Ciara Mageean coverage
RTÉ presenters and commentators eloquently reflected how we are all feeling
RTÉ to seek further Government funding as licence fee revenue to continue decline
Director general says surprise €20m budget day funding cut was never discussed in advance
Calls for RTÉ to clarify recruitment of ex-Newstalk hosts Ger Gilroy and Kieran Cuddihy
RTÉ’s sports department was ‘not happy’ with the appointment of Gilroy, Oireachtas committee hears
Regulator last year recommended that Government should give RTÉ additional €35m in 2027
Figures appear in documents sent to Oireachtas committee in advance of broadcaster’s appearance
On the Air and Sounding Ireland: Radio histories offer absorbing education in ‘the new confessional’
Clíona Ní Anluain and Rosemary Day’s thoroughly researched works coincide with centenary of RTÉ Radio forerunner’s founding
TV guide: The best new shows to watch, starting tonight
November 1st-6th TV highlights, including Ireland’s Fittest Family, Crá and Blue Planet III
Irish comedian Catherine Bohart: ‘I’m surprised my following is bigger in the US and UK than it is here’
The Irish comedian, who is on her Borrowing Trouble tour, has been playing her biggest rooms, watching ‘smut’ and ‘winning the nerd Olympics’
Broadcaster Hector Ó hEochagáin underwent ‘frightening’ brain surgery over the summer
Presenter described the TSH-secreting adenoma he had as ‘quite rare’, affecting one in every two or three million people
If Patrick O’Donovan’s behaviour was ill-judged, Simon Harris’s has been plain peculiar
Controversy between Simon Harris and Patrick O’Donovan was a badly handled storm in a teacup
Star Trek’s Kate Mulgrew: ‘I need to return to Ireland regularly to reinforce everything that’s good in myself’
The actor’s Star Trek role made her globally famous. Now she brings her no-nonsense attitude to The Galway Bay Murders, a new RTÉ crime drama
Pat Kenny injects touch of venom into take on Charles Haughey’s kickback-funded lifestyle
Radio: As veteran presenter assesses late taoiseach with Vincent Browne, Brendan O’Connor’s James McClean interview is another captivating encounter
Dr Marie Cassidy brings a deep sense of justice to documentary on Ireland’s Last Witch Trial
Television: The former State Pathologist presents in a sober style and uses her expertise well to convey the severe punishment suffered by the accused
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