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RTÉ (Raidió Teilifís Éireann) is Ireland's national public-service media organization, operating as a statutory state corporation and ultimately owned by the State. It is funded through a dual system of public television license fees and commercial advertising revenue, and operates independently of the Government and civil service.
RTÉ News is generally considered to be least biased and highly factual by media watchdogs such as Media Bias/Fact Check and Ground News, with minimal editorializing and credible sourcing. Ireland consistently ranks highly in press freedom indices, indicating a free and independent press environment. However, RTÉ has faced notable controversies, including a 2011 libel settlement, a significant payments scandal in 2023 involving undisclosed payments to a presenter and 'barter accounts', and recent criticism over a promotional ad using actors to portray journalists. There have also been accusations of a 'pro-establishment lean' and a 'subtle liberal tilt' on social issues from some critics, and concerns raised by Reporters Without Borders regarding 'judicial intimidation' of media outlets, including RTÉ, by politicians.
Sharp Increase in People Leaving Direct Provision Becoming Homeless in Dublin
- A growing number of individuals leaving Ireland's Direct Provision system are becoming homeless in Dublin. - Figures show a sharp increase, from 39 people in 2020 to 638 in 2024, primarily affecting…
Taoiseach Martin Meets German Chancellor Merz in Berlin Ahead of EU Presidency
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin is meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin to discuss Ireland's upcoming EU Council Presidency. - Key agenda items include preparations for the presidency, bilate…
Uisce Éireann to invest over €500m in critical water supply projects
- Uisce Éireann will invest over €500 million in 30 water supply projects over the next decade. - The investment aims to upgrade treatment plants, build new trunk mains, and install water storage faci…
'Gardening is like magic' - Call for more allotment spaces as demand increases
- A group representing allotment growers is calling for a significant increase in plots nationwide due to soaring demand, with some areas facing waiting lists of over ten years. - The Department of He…
Trump: Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks today
- US President Donald Trump announced that leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak today, marking the first such negotiation since 1993. - Optimism for an end to the Middle East war grew, with a Paki…
Draft National Drug Strategy Criticized as 'Backwards Step' by Local Task Forces
- A draft National Drug Strategy for 2026-2029 has been criticized by the Network of Local Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (LDATF) as a "backwards step." - The LDATF argues the draft strategy ignores the…
Nurses' Association to Urge HSE to Halt Closure of Dublin CAMHS Unit
- The Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) will urge the HSE to halt plans to close a 10-bed Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) unit in Dublin. - The PNA highlights that only 50 CAMHS…
ESRI: Cost Rental Scheme Flawed but Aids Housing Affordability
- Ireland's cost rental housing scheme offers properties at a 29.9% discount compared to private market rents, according to an ESRI study. - The scheme is currently concentrated in the Dublin area, wi…
BBC Plans 2,000 Job Cuts in Biggest Downsize in 15 Years
- The BBC is planning to cut approximately 2,000 jobs as part of a cost-reduction strategy. - These cuts represent the largest downsizing for the broadcaster in nearly 15 years. - The move comes as th…
McGregor settles High Court case over whiskey brand
- Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has settled a multi-million euro legal case with his former friend and sparring partner Artem Lobov. - Lobov sued McGregor over an alleged agreement for a 5…
SF Lacked Courage to Condemn Threats to Gardaí - Martin
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin accused Sinn Féin of lacking the courage to condemn threats against gardaí during fuel protests. - Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald condemned all intimidation and accused …
Ireland developing digital wallet for EU age verification app
- The EU's age verification app for online platforms is technically ready and will soon be available. - Ireland is developing a digital wallet to verify user age using their PPS number, integrating th…
Medical experts call for adult national vaccine programme
- Medical experts urge Ireland to implement a comprehensive adult national vaccination program. - They advocate for making the shingles vaccine free for individuals over 65. - Current access to the sh…
North Korea showing 'serious ability' over nuclear weapon
- North Korea is showing a "very serious increase" in its ability to produce nuclear weapons, according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). - The IAEA chief noted a rapid inc…
Ireland Slashes Fuel Taxes Again Amid Cost of Living Concerns
- Ireland has reduced excise taxes on both diesel and petrol by a further 10 cents per litre, effective from midnight. - These latest cuts follow a previous reduction last month, bringing the total ta…
What do the latest fuel excise cuts mean for pump prices?
- Fuel excise duty cuts of 10 cents per litre for both diesel and petrol have taken effect in Ireland. - Motorists may experience a lag in seeing lower prices at the pump as existing higher-taxed fuel…
Unite members in National Ambulance Service to strike over pay
- Unite members in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) are set to strike next month over salary scales, following a similar announcement by SIPTU. - The unions accuse the HSE of failing to implement …
Almost 700 reported killed in Sudan this year, UN says
- Nearly 700 civilians have been reported killed in Sudan this year due to drone strikes, according to the UN. - The ongoing civil war has displaced over 11 million people and caused widespread famine…
Miscarriage Leave Law Welcomed in Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland has enacted new legislation providing two weeks of paid leave for parents following a miscarriage. - The law applies from the first day of employment and requires no medical evidenc…
Ireland's Road Safety Crisis: Deaths Rise as Injuries Remain Unclear
- Road deaths in Ireland rose by 7% last year, reaching 190 fatalities, while EU-wide deaths fell by 3%. - Compared to pre-pandemic levels, Irish road deaths have increased by 28%, contrasting with a …
Irish Music Icon Moya Brennan, Lead Singer of Clannad, Dies at 73
- Moya Brennan, the lead singer of the Grammy and BAFTA-winning group Clannad, has died at the age of 73. - Brennan, an Irish music icon, was known for her distinctive Celtic folk singing, songwriting…
Carney Secures Majority Government in Canadian Elections
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government through by-elections and defections. - The Liberal party gained a seat in University-Rosedale, bri…
Govt Faces Confidence Vote After Dáil's Easter Break
- The Irish Government faces a confidence vote following the Dáil's Easter break, triggered by Sinn Féin's no-confidence motion. - While the Government is expected to win the vote due to its majority,…
Irish Electricity Prices Rank 8th Highest in Europe in 2024
- Irish electricity prices ranked as the eighth most expensive in Europe in 2024, according to research by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). - Government interventions like VAT reduct…
Cybersecurity Chief to Warn of 'Unpredictable' AI Impact
- The Director of Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Richard Browne, will warn of the "unpredictable" impact of Artificial Intelligence on cybersecurity. - Browne will tell a parliamenta…
Irish Cybersecurity Watchdog Issues Update on Anthropic AI Model
- Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has reviewed Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos Preview. - Anthropic withheld broad release due to concerns the model could expose unknown cybers…
Noah Donohoe Likely Entered Storm Drain Alive, Expert Tells Inquest
An expert witness told an inquest that Noah Donohoe was likely alive when he entered a storm drain in north Belfast in June 2020, where his body was later found. Professor Carolyn Roberts concluded th…
Booking.com contacts customers on possible data breach
Booking.com has alerted customers, including those in Ireland, about a potential data breach following the detection of suspicious activity affecting reservations. Unauthorized third parties may have …
