Today's headlines Microsoft plans power plant on data centre site; How Intel is encouraging staff to take unpaid leaveThe top stories from business and politics in today’s Business Post
Planning Director general of RTÉ called city council chief over planning decisionDee Forbes contacted Owen Keegan following Dublin City Council recommendation to mostly retain protected status of Montrose buildings
Legal McDonald seeks High Court order for removal of ‘defamatory’ RTÉ audioThe Sinn Féin leader’s lawyers file motion for judgment in default of defence
Book Extract Seán Quinn book extract: ‘You know what happens when you corner a rat’Seán Quinn is a man who feels hard done by, as this extract from Trevor Birney’s book Quinn reveals
Media Willie O’Reilly: Dromoland pays a pretty penny for its close-up on Sky SportsThe Clare castle and golf course will feature on the channel’s coverage of the KPMG Irish Women’s Golf Open, in yet another instance of the blurring of commercial and independent coverage on TV
Media Willie O’Reilly: Blast of nostalgia is Marty Whelan’s secret weaponThe broadcaster’s easy mix of music and banter on Lyric FM might seem innocuous, until an unearthed musical gem sneaks up on you to release long-forgotten memories
Media Willie O’Reilly: Two totems herald a new TV age of women’s sportThe successes of Shauna Ennis and Leah Williamson last weekend have surely brought about a sea-change in how female sport is perceived by the media
Media Employee or contributor? The taxing question facing RTÉThe case of Sky Sports commentator Alan Parry should act as a salutary warning to those on contract and highlights the difficulties around the employment status of ‘stars’
Media Willie O’Reilly: Crucial report must not languish in media minister’s drawerCatherine Martin needs to act promptly if the Future of Media Commission report is not to disappear into oblivion like too many other such investigations over the years
Media Willie O’Reilly: Applicants who think RTÉ needs to be shaken up may get a prompt rejection letterFaced with the task of replacing Jon Williams as head of news, the national broadcaster will be seeking a candidate with two competing talents
Willie O’Reilly: NSO’s move to the NCH could be pitch perfect The National Symphony Orchestra, based at RTÉ since the 1940s, has now moved to the National Concert Hall – and the collaboration will suit them both
Willie O’Reilly: How traditional and social media are cutting through the fog of war in UkraineThe Russian invasion is likely to dominate the news agenda for some time, though some have questioned the West’s sudden espousal of the Ukrainian cause
RTÉ has ‘nothing to hide’ as it seeks trusted journalism certification Jon Williams, managing director of news, hopes that receipt of the global Journalism Trust Initiative mark will further enhance public faith in the national broadcaster
Willie O’Reilly: A win-win as TV rivals team up for the Six NationsThe unexpected truce between RTÉ and Virgin may be down to the personalities at the top, but the result is a free-to-air winner for fans
Willie O’Reilly: RTE should enjoy its successful spin on the dance floorThe punters are crying out for a bit of sparkle and fun to carry us through the dark months, and Dancing With the Stars is a perfect fit
Willie O’Reilly: Tiernan outstanding in a field of his own makingLong renowned as a clever comedian, Tommy Tiernan is these days turning the chat show on its head with his own patented formula
Willie O’Reilly: A fresh start could be a pipe dream in 2022From Facebook’s social responsibilities to the future of the licence fee, expect some well-worn debates to get another airing in the coming year
Willie O’Reilly: Internet won’t kill radio, but lack of funding mightThe popularity of both local and national stations soared during the pandemic, but their survival depends on more than just love
Willie O’Reilly: Media coverage of Storm Barra overblownWhile people need a bit of notice to prepare for an incoming storm, the deluge of reporting on these ‘events’ nowadays is over the top
Willie O’Reilly: Why we need roaming for our holiday viewingEuropean television could do with some harmonisation, but even when you’re far from home, you can still immerse yourself in events on our little island
