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Tanaiste says TV licence reduction ‘not on the cards’ despite GAAGO row - Kilkenny Live

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has expressed dissatisfaction that significant GAA matches were being aired behind a paywall instead of by the national broadcaster, but said a reduction in the TV licence fee is “not on the cards”. It follows a backlash to ...

10 May 2023 at 17:03

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Television and radio to channel focus on environmental shows with BAI funding awards

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, together with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, recently welcomed the announcement by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland ...

31 Dec 2022 at 08:30

Russia excluded from Eurovision Song Contest following Ukraine invasion

Russia will no longer participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest following the invasion of Ukraine, the competition’s producer has announced. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said in a statement that the inclusion of a Russian ...

25 Feb 2022 at 17:55

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'Hard choices will be made' - Shrinking RTÉ reveals new plan to win back public trust

RTÉ today published a ten-point plan setting a new direction for the radical transformation of the organisation. The document launches against the backdrop of an acute funding crisis that threatens the very existence of public service ...

14 Nov 2023 at 16:59

National News

New RTE Director General Kevin Bakhurst says broadcaster ‘faces huge challenges’

Irish national broadcaster RTE has appointed Kevin Bakhurst as its next Director General following an “extensive and competitive recruitment process”. He will replace Dee Forbes in the role when her term comes to an end on July 11 ...

18 Apr 2023 at 12:55

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 ...

14 Feb 2024 at 16:43

National News

Former RTÉ broadcaster concerned about Ryan Tubridy's return to Irish radio

A former RTÉ broadcaster has expressed concern that the radio landscape in Ireland will be changed "forever" due to Ryan Tubridy's return to Irish radio. Damien Tiernan, who fronts WLR-FM's flagship programme Déise Today, ...

17 Nov 2023 at 12:35

National News

Listener complained that butcher's radio ad mocked and ridiculed his religion

A radio advert which referred to St Patrick's Day as 'Paddy's Day", led to one listener to lodge a complaint that it mocked and ridiculed his religion. The complainant to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) ...

30 Sept 2021 at 11:05

South Kilkenny

Kilkenny native lands News and Sports Editor's job in regional radio station

Regional radio station Beat 102-103 has announced the appointment of Aoife Kearns as the station's newest News and Sports Editor. Hailing from Mooncoin in South Kilkenny, the former TUD student started her career ...

09 Jan 2024 at 12:21

National News

Broadcaster and wife of Gay Byrne Kathleen Watkins has passed away

The highly successful broadcaster, writer and musician Kathleen Watkins has passed away at the age of 90. Kathleen was the wife of the late Gay Byrne, one of Ireland's most legendary presenters. She sadly died ...

07 Nov 2024 at 13:57

National News

Hayley Valentine appointed as new BBC Scotland director

Hayley Valentine has been appointed as the new director of BBC Scotland after around 18 years with the corporation. Ms Valentine, currently head of BBC Midlands in Birmingham, will take up the post in early ...

01 Oct 2024 at 11:22

National News

Complaint over TV show's cocktail innuendo rejected

A complaint that comments about a "sugary rim" during a cocktail making segment on Virgin Media 1 were 'inappropriate' has been rejected. The complaint was submitted to the Broadcasting Authority of ...

30 Sept 2021 at 13:39

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