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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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.
Analysis: RTÉ’s funding crisis has gone on long enough, it’s time to get Revenue involved
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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.
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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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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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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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 ...
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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'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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'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
‘It leaves a lot of unanswered questions and unfinished business’ – Dee Forbes will never face grilling on RTÉ crisis
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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Rising Tides: Ireland’s Future in a Warmer World - Kills off myth we are among small states with minor emissions
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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
ESB chief says new RTÉ chair Terence O’Rourke will be a ‘real asset’ to the broadcaster
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'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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‘Blackshore’ finale: RTÉ crime drama leaves door open for second season – but does it deserve one?
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RTÉ to 'do what it can' for those who should have been full-time employees
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'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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Cillian Murphy may be odds-on favourite to win an Oscar this Sunday, but the star says one title remains out of reach. Speaking to RTÉ's Morning Ireland by ... Show more
Women's Six Nations: France v Ireland updates: Follow all the action from Le Mans as Scott Bemand's Ireland opener their Guinness Six Nations campaign ...
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President Michael D Higgins has led tributes following the death of former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird, who died at the age of 74 following a long battle with ... Show more
Parents of Olympic hero Annalise Murphy fined €5,000 for ignoring orders to remove ‘sheds’
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'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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‘Fair City’ change of address helped RTÉ get €1.7m tax refund from land sale: She left RTÉ with a €450,000 golden handshake, but Breda O’Keeffe outfoxed Revenue ...
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Top civil servant in Catherine Martin’s department received €219,000 severance payment
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Two new RTÉ board members appointed by Catherine Martin: Chartered accountant and staff representative announced as new members by Minister for Media
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Former RTÉ sports commentator on tax defaulters list: Revenue netted just over €5m from tax defaulters in the three months to the end of December ...
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Public not told new RTÉ chair Terence O’Rourke was involved in Kevin Bakhurst job interview
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My favourite room: ‘I was worse than any client’ – Room to Improve’s Claire Irwin on revamping her Donegal hom
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Fionnán Sheahan: The Ryan Tubridy riddle – who ‘deliberately’ doctored digits in former RTÉ star’s earnings?
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Dancing with the Stars’ Loraine Barry reveals her favourites to win ahead of semi final
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Charlie Bird memoir: ‘My life changed forever after I asked Claire out’: Going to Washington DC as RTÉ’s US Correspondent in 2009 was probably the biggest ...
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RTÉ’s Anna Geary: ‘I had to find ways to cope with that grief. No matter who you lose, it does strip you away.
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RTÉ board back to full complement after two new appointments confirmed : Experienced accountant Noreen O’Kelly and RTÉ veteran Shirley Bradshaw are confirmed as ...
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Runners and riders to chair RTÉ board: An appointment is expected within days as all concerned hope the latest controversy has died down
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Podcast Corner: Great listening on killer cats and Runaway Joe : PJ Vogt answers the questions you might ask the internet while staring at the ceiling at night ...
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RTÉ may have ‘deliberately misrepresented’ earnings of 10 most highly paid presenters
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RTÉ controversy: Oireachtas Media Committee seeks documents on contested phone call
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Mari Hurley announced as new RTÉ chief financial officer: The UCC graduate replaces Richard Collins as CFO, who resigned last October
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Terence O'Rourke set to be named as new chair of RTÉ board: ESB chairman will become the new chairman of the national broadcaster in the wake of Siún Ní ...
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RTÉ’s head of HR admits approving €450k exit package for senior executive without board approval
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RTÉ board holds ‘constructive’ meeting with Minister as broadcaster names new CFO
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RTÉ crisis live: Broadcaster may have ‘deliberately misrepresented’ earnings of top presenters, PAC report finds
Senior HSE executive to get redundancy package worth almost €400k : Dean Sullivan, who first began working with the HSE in 2017, has left 'by agreement and ...
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PAC report: No confidentiality clauses in future RTÉ exit deals and salaries over €150,000 to be published, among recommendations
RTÉ could owe millions to Revenue over mismanaged employment practices : Ongoing probes into RTÉ’s use of contractors and PRSI were reviewed as part an ...
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“I cannot remain silent about the manner of my enforced dismissal which seemed designed to traduce my reputation,” Ms Ní Raghallaigh said in a withering ... Show more
Catherine Martin ‘could not depend on info from chair’: Ms Martin was left "flabbergasted" after Ms Ní Raghallaigh indicated that she would resign if ...
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Siún Ní Raghallaigh deserved better than this treatment from Catherine Martin: Not much natural justice in an effective ‘summary dismissal’ of the RTÉ chairwoman ...
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Catherine Martin’s senior officials knew of exit package rules last October: Catherine Martin’s senior officials were told in October that the RTÉ board’s ...
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Catherine Martin moves to quash allegations of ‘hands-off’ RTÉ approach with slew of new documents
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Six Nations recap: Ireland 31-7 Wales: Relive all the action from the 2024 Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium.
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Michael D Higgins: Irish President taken to hospital: He was taken to hospital for further tests as a precaution, according to broadcaster RTÉ.
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Quick Glance: President Michael D. Higgins Hospitalized After Feeling Unwell
- President Higgins presented the 2024 Volta award to British film director Steve McQueen at the Dublin International Film Festival.
- President Michael D. Higgins was taken to the hospital today after feeling unwell.
- An ambulance was dispatched to Áras an Uachtaráin where Mr Higgins (82) was evaluated by paramedics.
- An update on his condition is expected to be provided by Áras an Uachtaráin later.
Runners and riders to chair RTÉ board: An appointment is expected within days as all concerned hope the latest controversy has died down
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TV licence sales drop by almost €22m following RTÉ controversies: TV licence sales drop by almost €22m in eight-month period since payments scandal emerged
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Tomorrow's front page. Pick up a copy in stores or subscribe at businesspost.ie :
🗞️ Martin's RTÉ defence falls apart
🗞️ Matt Cooper on the search for a new ... Show more
Micheál Martin voices concern over state becoming ‘over involved’ in RTÉ : Tánaiste said any state-imposed cap on exit packages should be in line with industry ...
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Former HSE boss sounded out as new chair of RTÉ board: Paul Reid is one of a number of potential candidates understood to have been approached
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"The producers were clear that, while it would have been a disappointment, Kneecap’s performance could not proceed if they wore the badges ... Show more
RTÉ versus the minister – inside the boardroom as battle with government begins : RTÉ directors opted not to follow Siún Ní Raghallaigh out of the board ...
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Mick Clifford: Executive positions are not the comfortable gig we once thought they were
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RTÉ to buy ad space on rival channels to promote TV licence : Campaign comes as further controversy engulfs national broadcaster
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Martin asks RTÉ to approach former executives on waiving confidentiality clauses for exit payments
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🗞️ Big read: A week of chaos at RTÉ
🗞️ Sinn Féin bounces back ... Show more
Anton Savage: RTÉ should relish legal action; not repeat their pay-off mistakes of the past
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Minister and RTÉ both damaged after astonishing breakdown in trust: Extraordinary day of resignations and recriminations leaves trust levels at a low ebb
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RTÉ may be unable to let go of senior staff if exit payments are capped - Kevin Bakhurst
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Wanted: Chair for a beleaguered, embattled and broke broadcaster: RTÉ will struggle to find someone capable to fill the chair’s job after how Ní Raghallaigh was ...
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Fossett's Circus matriarch Herta Fossett dies aged 92: Fossett's Circus matriarch Herta Fossett has died aged 92, her family has announced.
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Martin’s top official was told about RTÉ exit packages in October by ex-chair: Calls mount from Opposition TDs for Martin to resign from her post after ...
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RTÉ chief called to meeting with Minister as pressure mounts over exit payments to executives
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RTÉ controversy delaying decision on TV licence reform, Paschal Donohoe says: Minister for Public Expenditure speaking in wake of Siún Ní Raghallaigh’s ...
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We are witnessing the death throes of RTÉ. I say this with a heavy heart: Spend some time with younger people and the evidence of dopamine culture is everywhere
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Why I stopped paying my TV licence fee: ‘The whole model is broken’ : The number of TV licences purchased last year fell by 13 per cent - here are some of the ...
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Government weighs bringing RTÉ under remit of state financial watchdog: Leo Varadkar said the move was being considered at the Fine Gael parliamentary party ...
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Aoife Moriarty: It’s the quarter final of Dancing With The Stars (RTÉ, Sunday, 6.30pm) and just six celebrities remain in with the chance of nabbing that ... Show more
Late Late Show: Kneecap’s Palestine protest, Brendan Gleeson's Oscar advice for Cillian Murphy
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