# Broadcasting

This year

2023

Analysis: If RTÉ is to survive this scandal it must focus on public-interest only from now on

DCU’s Dr Eileen Culloty looks at how RTÉ could move on from the current controversies and embrace a future model of true public service.

25.1k

Jun 29th 2023, 7:00 PM

# Online Safety

Coimisiún na Meán: Ireland's new watchdog on using 'teeth' to take on social media giants

Coimisiún na Meán published its obligations for the next nine months in a work programme today.

4.9k

Jun 20th 2023, 5:13 PM

# RIP

'A friend to all' - Tributes paid following death of sports broadcaster Paudie Palmer

The Kerry native passed away this weekend following an alleged hit-and-run.

6.3k

Jan 8th 2023, 2:17 PM

Last year

2022

# Backlash

'Cultural vandalism': UK Government criticised over decision to privatise Channel 4

The broadcaster is state-owned but receives its funding from advertising, not from public money.

13.4k

Apr 5th 2022, 12:23 PM

All time

# Broadcasting

eir Sport channels to cease broadcasting later this year

‘Following an in-depth review, Eir has decided to discontinue eir Sport.’

55.2k

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May 19th 2021, 4:57 PM

# Broadcasting

GAA league fixtures to be spread across weekends for live TV coverage

Eir and TG4 will broadcast live action while GAAGO will air the remainder of the games from hurling’s top tier and all four divisions of football.

23.3k

Apr 14th 2021, 3:06 PM

# TV

Rugby 20, virtual fans, and social distancing - eir Sport's plans for rugby's return

The broadcaster has been busily planning for Leinster’s clash with Munster on 22 August.

29.0k

Aug 9th 2020, 8:00 AM

# Bai

Broadcasting regulator rejects 12 complaints made against RTÉ and Newstalk since December

The rulings by the BAI were released today.

26.2k

Jul 29th 2020, 5:12 PM

# the peacock

Billion-dollar Olympic postponement presents short-term headaches for NBC

Comcast chairman Brian Roberts, before the postponement, said the company could still break even without the Olympics this year.

1.9k

Mar 27th 2020, 11:12 AM

# Question Time

'No intention to mislead': BBC admits 'mistake' in editing laughter from Boris Johnson clip

The broadcaster said the clip was cut for a shorter package to be shown on Sunday’s lunchtime bulletin.

24.9k

Nov 25th 2019, 8:40 PM

# to whom it concerns

Sex, condoms and Boyzone: 20 memorable moments from Gay Byrne's career

From sex therapists to U2, Gay Byrne has interviewed a lot of people during his career.

52.6k

Nov 4th 2019, 9:26 PM

# blacklist

Dáil: New bill to prevent radio and television stations from blacklisting other media outlets

Last month, Communicorp effectively banned journalists from The Currency appearing on the group’s stations.

18.2k

Oct 15th 2019, 6:10 AM

# Broadcasting

Free-to-air, subscriptions and the 'digital space' - What future for the Six Nations?

IRFU CEO Philip Browne says the competition has to “embrace the change.”

24.8k

Jul 20th 2019, 10:00 AM

# Speaking out

'It's been really hard. I shouldn't have to go through that': Alex Scott opens up about social media abuse

The former England defender spoke about the abuse she received during her role as a TV analyst this season.

12.7k

May 11th 2019, 5:43 PM

# Broadcasting

RTÉ assessing each TV news report individually after blurring faces of local election candidates

The broadcaster needs to be “fair and equitable” in its election coverage, a spokesperson said.

33.3k

May 10th 2019, 6:00 AM

# european election

RTÉ now lists all candidates in a constituency whenever one is mentioned on air

How does RTÉ achieve balance with its election coverage? The ‘stopwatch’ approach and listing all its candidates.

19.6k

May 5th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Brexit

RTÉ says it could benefit from other TV channels 'going dark' with a no-deal Brexit

But the State broadcaster still expects its ‘precarious’ financial state to suffer further if the UK crashes out of the EU.

43.5k

Feb 20th 2019, 6:10 AM

# Tweetgate

Broadcasters warned about use of social media in presidential election coverage

‘Tweetgate’ somewhat overshadowed the presidential election in 2011.

8.8k

Sep 20th 2018, 6:16 PM

# next five years

RTÉ says the TV licence fee system needs to be reformed

But that doesn’t necessarily mean an increase in the fee.

30.1k

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Feb 20th 2018, 2:24 PM

# Broadcasting

'I don't think we got it because we're women': Caitriona Perry and Keelin Shanley on Six One jobs

The pair also made clear that they were happy with their pay.

33.2k

Oct 26th 2017, 7:29 PM

# and it's live

Supreme Court proceedings have been broadcast for the first time in State history

The decision to allow cameras was made recently.

22.3k

Oct 24th 2017, 2:40 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think gender quotas for TV and radio presenters are a good idea?

Is it necessary to introduce gender quotas to increase the number of female presenters?

14.9k

Aug 31st 2017, 9:29 AM

# revealed

Chris Evans and Graham Norton among BBC's top-paid presenters

The former Top Gear 2.0 presenter is earning over £2 million – more than four times the amount of the BBC’s highest-paid woman.

29.1k

Jul 19th 2017, 12:20 PM

# Broadcasting

RTÉ boss calls for hike in TV licence fee to €175

RTÉ is to post a deficit in its 2016 annual report due to be published soon.

40.6k

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Jul 11th 2017, 10:20 PM

Voices

Ian Dempsey: 'Was I really asleep in that picture? But I was standing up. Did Matt Cooper really say that?'

The atmosphere of trying out new ideas was addictive and the fearless nature of all the staff allowed us to go on a kind of radio crusade, writes Ian Dempsey.

550

Mar 16th 2017, 9:30 PM

# diversity

Plan to get more women on airwaves 'welcome' - but progress could take years

Broadcasters will have to report to the BAI on gender balance and diversity of their presenters and contributors.

7.9k

Feb 22nd 2017, 6:27 PM

# gang's all here

'It feels right': Why Second Captains are rolling the dice again

The gang is “giddy” with the excitement though.

20.4k

Feb 11th 2017, 7:00 AM

# FM104

Radio show allowed special needs children to be called 'mongos'

The BAI noted the man was allowed to talk for a considerable period of time before his comments were strongly challenged by the show’s presenter.

29.1k

Nov 30th 2016, 1:38 PM

# Sport

'Hurling is one of the fastest sports in the world, it should be shown on ESPN'

The GAA’s media rights manager reveals how he aims to make the most of broadcast deals.

16.2k

Oct 17th 2016, 7:45 AM

# late night at frank's

An Irish chat show filmed in an attic and broadcast on Facebook is going up against the Late Late

It’s early days, but GoLive creations have some lofty ambitions.

18.9k

Sep 30th 2016, 12:33 PM

# complaint upheld

Ray D’Arcy interview with Graham Linehan and wife over abortion broke broadcasting rules

The interview had to do with the couple’s foetus being diagnosed with a fatal foetal abnormality

61.0k

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May 24th 2016, 8:15 PM

# Golf

When can I actually watch the golf? Augusta's rules and how they affect coverage

Nothing is straightforward when it comes to the US Masters.

10.7k

Apr 7th 2016, 8:00 AM

# jnlr figures

RTÉ Radio 1 is still hammering the opposition in the radio wars

The JNLR figures are out – here’s what people have been listening to.

23.8k

Feb 3rd 2016, 5:47 PM

# Gloves off

Joe Duffy says the competition between RTÉ presenters is tougher than UFC fighting

“When Miriam comes into the building, it’s very rough.”

19.4k

Nov 28th 2015, 9:30 AM

# pk in the ground

Pat Kenny's show on UTV Ireland has been given the axe

Pat Kenny In The Round won’t return for a second season.

23.0k

Sep 6th 2015, 2:10 PM

Voices

"Working with Johnny could be a stomach churning, white-knuckle ride. But he had a gaffer's talent"

98FM’s Stephen Doyle pays tribute to his friend, colleague and “one-off radio broadcaster” Johnny Lyons.

499

Aug 22nd 2015, 7:30 PM

# Channel-hopping

BBC lose ground in 6 Nations broadcast deal to keep Sky at bay

The move would appear to strengthen RTÉ’s grip on rights for the annual rugby tournament.

7.0k

Jul 9th 2015, 3:56 PM

# ISIS calling

The ISIS radio station targeting new recruits sounds just like America's NPR

The smooth production of Al-Bayan shows just how far the hardcore Islamic propaganda machine has come in the last three years.

9.7k

Jun 6th 2015, 9:15 AM

# RTÉ

Derek Davis to be laid to rest on Monday

He died on Wednesday.

24.3k

May 14th 2015, 9:23 PM

# Passion

One RTÉ viewer was 'highly offended' about talk that Jesus had a wife

Would You Believe spoke to someone who believed he was married to Mary Magdalene.

31.0k

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Apr 30th 2015, 6:03 AM