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Varadkar concerned about Sinn Fein ‘conflict of interest’ with RTE funding

It would be a “huge conflict of interest” for Mary Lou McDonald to be taoiseach in a situation where RTE relied on direct Exchequer funding, Leo Varadkar has claimed. Mr Varadkar told the Dail on Tuesday that he was concerned about legal action ...

20 Feb 2024 at 17:04

National News

‘Culture of arrogance’ among some senior figures in RTE, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said there is a “culture of arrogance” among senior figures within RTE, and there has been “poor governance” around decisions being made. He was responding to questions from Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald, who ...

14 Feb 2024 at 16:43

Arts & Entertainment

Scrap TV licence and fund RTÉ through the Exchequer instead, TD says

A Kildare-based TD has called on the government to get rid of the TV licence. Instead, Sinn Féin (SF) TD Réada Cronin has suggested that the government fund RTÉ and other public-service media through direct Exchequer funding. Elaborating ...

12 Feb 2024 at 13:05

National News

RTÉ records €2.4 million surplus despite drop in TV licence sales

RTÉ returned a net surplus after tax of €2.4 million despite a drop in TV licence sales, the State broadcaster's annual report has revealed. Total revenue for TV Licence and commercial activities increased by €13.3m between 2020 and ...

18 Jul 2022 at 15:50

National News

TV licence inspectors given resilience training over level of abuse on doorsteps

TV licence inspectors were offered resilience training to help them cope with rising levels of abuse and aggression on the doorsteps in the wake of the RTÉ controversies last year. A union official said scandals at RTÉ have made ...

17 Apr 2024 at 10:36

National News

Almost €1million drop in TV licence revenue as fallout from RTÉ controversy continues

The number of TV licences issued in June and the first week in July has dropped by over 5,000 when compared to the same time last year as the fall out from the RTÉ payments scandal continues, the Dáil has heard. There was a ...

18 Jul 2023 at 11:58

National News

Simon Harris ‘wont ask voters to spend more money on RTE without reform plan’

Simon Harris has said he will not be asking his constituents to pay more money to RTE without a “clear reform plan” presented by the broadcaster. The Minister for Further and Higher Education was speaking as new figures ...

23 Aug 2023 at 12:52

National News

WATCH: Taoiseach says he'll be paying his TV Licence fee and urges others to the same

AN TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar says he intends paying his TV licence fee despite comments from a party colleague that he would rather spend the €160 in his local pub. Kerry TD Brendan Griffin made his comments on Wednesday ...

14 Sept 2023 at 14:05

National News

'Stop shutting down media scrutiny' - Journalist erupts at govt press conference on RTÉ funding

An Irish journalist has slammed the government for "shutting down media scrutiny" at a press conference on proposed RTÉ funding. The government today (July 24) revealed they have agreed to €725 million in funding for ...

24 Jul 2024 at 21:37

National News

TV licence fee will be here for some time yet, Micheal Martin says

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has said that the TV licence fee model will be here “for some time”, and he has concerns about direct exchequer funding for RTE. He said that direct funding could be reduced by future ...

21 Jan 2024 at 18:43

National News

Drop in people buying TV licences ‘disappointing but not surprising’ – minister

The drop in people buying TV licences in the weeks since the controversy at RTE came to light is “disappointing but not surprising”, Ireland’s finance minister has said. Michael McGrath said that RTE does ...

18 Aug 2023 at 14:23

National News

Sinn Fein’s TV licence motion ‘the height of irresponsible politics’ – minister

Sinn Fein’s motion proposing a TV licence fee amnesty and direct exchequer funding for RTE has been criticised by Finance Minister Michael McGrath as “the height of irresponsible politics”. Public ...

13 Feb 2024 at 20:03

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