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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 Ireland's Executive Complaints Forum. The ...

30 Sept 2021 at 13:43

Eurovision chief: Russian exclusion from song contest ‘was and still is’ hard

The Eurovision Song Contest’s executive supervisor has said Russia’s exclusion “was and still is” difficult but the event should stand for “the basic and ultimate values of democracy”. Russia was banned from competing this year after its ...

30 Dec 2022 at 11:45

National News

'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

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 on Thursday ...

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 November, ...

01 Oct 2024 at 11:22

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 11:08

National News

Union warns staff ‘picking up tab for poor governance’ amid RTE job loss reports

RTE staff are set to pick up the tab for management and governance failures at the broadcaster, unions have warned. The Trade Union Group (TUG) at RTE has expressed concern at a reported reform plan that includes ...

14 Nov 2023 at 12:00

National News

'A non-political cultural event' - Eurovision organisers say Russia can compete in contest

The Eurovision Song Contest has said it plans to welcome acts from both Russia and Ukraine in May despite Vladimir Putin’s ongoing invasion. Organisers described the competition as a “non-political cultural ...

24 Feb 2022 at 13:50

National News

Accusation of 'racism towards Russian people' among latest complaints rejected by BAI

Opinions on gun ownership and the war in Ukraine are among the latest complaints rejected by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). The BAI today (October 5) published its decisions covering the ...

05 Oct 2022 at 14:39

GAA

'Strive to give our games the profile they deserve' - GAA reveal broadcast details for next five years

The GAA has announced its live, highlights and on-demand media rights arrangements for the next five years (2023-27 seasons inclusive) after the conclusion of negotiations with its television, ...

25 Oct 2022 at 15:52

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