Media Dáil’s spending watchdog to seek legal advice to compel RTÉ to hand over key documents A war of words has erupted between Montrose and the Public Accounts Committee
RTE in Crisis RTÉ must give LDA first refusal on any sale of Montrose landsProperty experts say land would likely fetch less than €100 million if the valuation was based on potential affordable housing
Media Late Late Show review: It was professional, competent and safe – a recipe for boredomThe challenge Kielty and his team face is that people don’t watch for professionalism, competence or safety
RTE in Crisis Michéal Martin expresses ‘genuine concern’ over potential Exchequer funding of RTÉRTÉ had previously requested 34.5 million euro in interim funding and has since projected that it will face a €21 million drop in licence fee funding by the end of the year
RTE in Crisis People who do not pay TV licence fee ‘should be prosecuted’, says Green Minister Ossian Smyth Broadcaster Ivan Yates warns Montrose risks “going bust” by Christmas
Must Read New Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty on sex, drugs and TubsAfter a turbulent and fascinating life, the Co Down comedian says he finally feels ready to take on the challenge of hosting Ireland’s most iconic chat show
RTE in Crisis RTÉ bailout could be as high as €35m due to TV licence rebellionThe government had thought emergency cash for broadcaster would come to between €15 million and €20 million but now fears it could be much higher
The Profile Oliver Callan: The craic commando in RTÉ’s sightsThe satirist is tipped to take over Ryan Tubridy’s radio slot full time, but he may have to tone down his comedy to have the last laugh
RTÉ ‘No formal approval process’ for RTÉ barter transactions - Mazars report Internal failures at national broadcaster highlighted by forensic accountant
RTÉ Payments Scandal RTÉ opens talks with presenters on pay cuts but rules out compulsory redundanciesRTÉ executives met with Catherine Martin, the Media Minister, ahead of the publication of a report into the use of barter accounts at the national broadcaster
RTÉ in Crisis RTÉ board invited to attend Oireachtas committee hearing in three weeksCommittee to seek assurances that working relationship between independent board and the executive team have improved
Front Page In this week’s Business Post: RTÉ braces for legal action over Bakhurst’s reformsBank’s to feel levy wrath amid record breaking profits and women’s soccer finally gets its dues
RTÉ in Crisis Ian Guider: Scrap the licence fee – direct taxpayer funding is the answer to RTÉ’s woesAn annual pool of €250 million direct from the exchequer to fund output from any outlet would ensure a quality public service media ecosystem
RTE in Crisis RTÉ trade union ‘gravely disturbed’ by Tubridy report as Bakhurst set to make decision on presenter’s future Tubridy released a statement welcoming the report’s findings earlier today
Media Ryan Tubridy commits to rebuilding trust of RTÉ colleagues after salary report findings Review highlights financial and governance failings between 2017 and 2019
RTÉ Payments Scandal RTÉ payroll software spotted Ryan Tubridy overpayments - reportsSecond Grant Thornton report reveals broadcaster did not use payroll data when understating Tubridy’s salary between 2017 and 2019
Media McCann Fitzgerald to head up probe into RTÉ exit packages for staffReview will analyse context in which 2017 and 2021 schemes commenced and operated
Media New RTÉ DG Kevin Bakhurst ‘off to a good start’ - TaoiseachLeo Varadkar says it is important to remember ‘whatever irregularities occurred in RTÉ, the vast majority of the staff had nothing to do with it’
Media Another drop of almost €1m in TV licence fee revenue as RTÉ under pressure to speed up reportsNew figures bring the total loss in revenue to over €3.5 million since revelations over secret payments to presenter Ryan Tubridy emerged
Media RTÉ ‘compounding the damage’ over report delays, says Oireachtas media chair Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth accuses broadcaster of slowing down release of information
