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Apr 08

RTÉ’s The 2 Johnnies share €400,000 payday as profits soar: 2FM broadcasters and podcast hosts The 2 Johnnies are laughing all the way to the bank after sharing ...

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Apr 23

'Bogus self-employment contracts a stain on RTÉ', Oireachtas committee to hear

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Apr 15

Former television producer Larry Masterson dies aged 73: Larry Masterson, who produced many of RTÉ's flagship entertainment programmes including The Late ...

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Apr 21

Breda O'Brien: Did no alarm bell tinkle from RTÉ's editorial structures about its programme on abortion services?

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Apr 11

Its4women.ie sponsors Oliver Callan RTÉ radio show for €250,000 : RTÉ previously sought closer to €300,000 for a year-long sponsor for the programme

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Apr 13

‘She said there’s no such thing as a job for life’ – ex-2FM DJ Keith Walsh on his desperate plea to Dee Forbes

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Apr 11

No more ‘deals on wheels’ for RTÉ stars after bosses tighten governance rules on ‘freebies’

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Apr 09

Cabinet members receive seals of office after reshuffle: Simon Harris has revealed changes to the Fine Gael ministerial ranks, with Peter Burke and Patrick ...

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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister

Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.

A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.

Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.

While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.

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Apr 15

Middle East situation on 'cliff edge', says EU: Follow developments from the Middle East live as they happen after Iran's attack on Israel over ...

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Apr 14

Israel 'not looking' for escalation with Iran - US: Follow the latest developments and reaction after Iran launched an overnight drone and missile ...

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Apr 10

Dublin Marathon city centre start and finish to remain: Despite concerns over the impact the Dublin Marathon has on traffic in the city centre ...

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Apr 18

Friends, colleagues and family bid farewell to the late, great Larry Masterson: ‘The expression he used always say to me was, “Unto yourself be true” and it’s ...

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Apr 09

Cabinet members receive seals of office after reshuffle: Simon Harris has revealed changes to the Fine Gael ministerial ranks, with Peter Burke and Patrick ...

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Apr 05

Former RTÉ broadcaster Ciaran Mullooly to stand for new party in European elections

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Apr 17

Backlash on the doorsteps: An Post stopped TV licence inspections and gave staff ‘resilience’ training after R

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Apr 09

Marty Campbell and Shane Murray’s terraced Dublin city home wins RTÉ’s Home of the Year

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Apr 13

A former 2FM DJ caught up in the bogus self-employment scandal at RTÉ has told how he pleaded with ex-director general Dee Forbes to keep his job ... Show more

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Apr 10

Track and field prize money at Paris Olympics: Athletics has become the first sport to offer prize money to Olympic champions, with the sport's governing ...

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Quick Glance: World Athletics Introduces Prize Money for Olympic Champions

World Athletics has announced it will be the first federation to award prize money at the Olympic Games, with a total prize pot of $2.4 million for the Paris Olympics and gold medallists receiving $50,000.

President Lord Coe emphasized the importance of creating a stable financial landscape for athletes, describing the decision as a pivotal moment.

The introduction of prize money for Olympic gold medallists was highlighted as a crucial step for World Athletics and the sport as a whole, recognizing the athletes' critical role in the success of the Games.

It was noted that the payment of prize money will be subject to athletes undergoing standard anti-doping procedures, and details regarding the structure of prize money for the 2028 Games will be revealed later.

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Apr 16

Larry Masterson: a seasoned veteran who was intensely curious about what made other people tick

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Apr 13

Limerick 'up for grabs' for Fianna Fáil’s European candidates in a constituency carve-up

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Apr 09

‘Home of the Year’ final: The seven properties vying for title, as Hugh Wallace predicts ‘full day of violence

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Apr 08

Bogus self-employed worker tells of 'frustration' over lack of voice at upcoming RTÉ hearing

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Apr 09

Let's get quizzical - why do we love quizzes so much?: Gwen Loughman discovers that quizzing is more popular than ever and participation brings a whole load ...

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Apr 14

In Jordan Conroy’s new show for RTÉ – Man Up?, a six-part series in which he tries to train a group of boys and make them into a rounders team – there’s a ... Show more

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Apr 20

How far will siege mentality bring Clare?: In a game of fine margins, Clare are counting the inches

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Apr 15

Former RTÉ workers feel let down and unrepresented by Siptu ahead of Oireachtas hearing

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Apr 11

Its4women.ie sponsors Oliver Callan RTÉ radio show for €250,000 : RTÉ previously sought closer to €300,000 for a year-long sponsor for the programme

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Apr 06

Arts analysis: Why book clubs are making a come back: A recent RTÉ series showed that reading is becoming a social activity again, long may it last

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Apr 04

Government spends almost half a million on RTÉ probes: Root-and-branch reviews into national broadcaster have been repeatedly delayed

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Apr 04

RTÉ seeks to recruit new senior staff for leadership team: RTÉ has advertised to fill two new senior roles on its leadership team - a Director of Audio and a ...

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Mar 19

Actor Emmet Bergin, best known for role in RTÉ series Glenroe, dies: Bergin played the part of Dick Moran in the popular series which started in 1983

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Mar 30

Paula Hynes: A week of 'new firsts' on Raised by the Village: I found Karl got frustrated when he couldn't do something right away, but as I explained ...

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Mar 12

Journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird dies aged 74: Mr Bird had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021.

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Quick Glance: Charlie Bird reported on major stories in 40-year career

One of Ireland's best-known journalists, Charlie Bird, has passed away at the age of 74 after a public battle with motor neurone disease.

During his 40-year career at RTÉ, Bird reported on some of the biggest stories in Ireland and internationally, including the Stardust fire, the National Irish Bank tax avoidance scandal, the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the US, and the 2004 Indian ocean tsunami.

He also became the Provisional IRA’s sole media contact and was often the first to break the news of the many twists and turns in the Northern Ireland peace process.

After being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in October 2021, Bird documented his physical decline and fear of facing death through various media platforms and his 'Climb with Charlie' campaign on Croagh Patrick.

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Mar 18

Analysis: RTÉ’s funding crisis has gone on long enough, it’s time to get Revenue involved

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Apr 04

Patrick Kielty’s media firm makes €274,004 in 2023 as accumulated profits grow to €1.6m

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Mar 21

Simon Harris has confirmed he will run for the leadership of Fine Gael | Read more: www.rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0321/1439081-varadkar-tracker/

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Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People

In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.

Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.

Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.

His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.

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Mar 30

The Marty Memo: RTÉ rules on top stars’ commercial activity ‘not consistent’: Hurling legends all, Liam Cahill of Tipperary, Joe Canning from Galway ...

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Mar 27

Emmet Bergin was ‘a remarkable man’ and ‘an inspiration’, funeral told: Glenroe cast members gather with family and friends to mark passing of Irish actor with ...

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Mar 15

RTÉ board raise warning that broadcaster is ‘recklessly trading’: Newly released documents show that Catherine Martin’s department was informed of the issue last ...

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Mar 17

Jason Smyth: Paralympian wins RTÉ's Dancing with the Stars with Karen Byrne: Jason Smyth, who is visually impaired, and his dance partner Karen Byrne are crowned ...

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Apr 03

Swim coach jailed for secretly filming children as they changed admits assaulting RTÉ cameraman at court

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Mar 18

Retired Paralympic sprinter Jason Smyth has said winning season seven of RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars was a testament to what’s possible despite his vision ...

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Mar 08

Dee Forbes still 'not fit or able' to be investigated over RTÉ: Solicitors confirmed Ms Forbes was not in a position to work with Oireachtas media ...

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Mar 21

'Ready to step up' - Harris to run for party leadership: Follow developments as nominations open to replace Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael leader ...

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Mar 13

'Right to the end, Charlie Bird continued to be remarkable' writes his friend and former RTÉ colleague Tommie Gorman. 'Even though he passed away on Monday ... Show more

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Mar 09

‘It leaves a lot of unanswered questions and unfinished business’ – Dee Forbes will never face grilling on RTÉ crisis

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Mar 14

Charlie Bird: Special service held for former RTÉ journalist: Family and friends are paying tribute to Charlie Bird at a service at the Mansion House in Dublin.

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Mar 27

Rising Tides: Ireland’s Future in a Warmer World - Kills off myth we are among small states with minor emissions

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Mar 23

The impact of rising sea levels and a warming planet can be hard to visualise. Fresh from filming a new documentary series on climate change ... Show more

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Mar 17

In Dublin, many people took part in parades for the annual St. Patrick's Day. The parade in the Irish capital had more participants than ever before ...

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Apr 01

Key Government reports on RTÉ should be published ‘as soon as possible’, says Senator

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Mar 08

ESB chief says new RTÉ chair Terence O’Rourke will be a ‘real asset’ to the broadcaster

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Mar 09

'Clear Family, Care amendments defeated' - Taoiseach: Follow developments over the course of the day as counting of votes begins in the twin ...

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Mar 11

‘Blackshore’ finale: RTÉ crime drama leaves door open for second season – but does it deserve one?

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Mar 11

RTÉ to 'do what it can' for those who should have been full-time employees

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Mar 21

'Ready to step up' - Harris to run for party leadership: Follow developments as nominations open to replace Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael leader ...

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