Raidio Teilefis Eireann

http://www.rte.ie
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Raidio Teilefis Eireann, also known as RTÉ, RTE, or Radio Television Ireland, is a State Owned entity headquartered in Ireland. The organization, which functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer, reported $411.7M in revenue as of 2024. Founded in 1926, it employs approximately 2,490 individuals. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, operating as an Irish public service broadcaster that both produces and broadcasts programmes across television, radio, and online platforms. Its radio service commenced on January 1, 1926, with regular television broadcasts beginning on December 31, 1961, establishing it as one of the world's oldest continuously operating public service broadcasters. Raidio Teilefis Eireann is primarily headquartered in Donnybrook, Dublin, maintaining additional offices throughout Ireland.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1926

Headcount

2,490

Headquarters

Ireland

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

Raidio Teilefis Eireann (RTÉ) recently disclosed that it recorded 34 incidents of 'third-party violence' against its staff during the first nine months of 2025, including threatening phone calls, stalking, harassment, trespassing, and a physical assault. This information emerged from an internal health and safety report released under Freedom of Information legislation on June 21. Previously, on June 19, RTÉ announced its aim to cut 60 more jobs by the end of this year, forming part of a broader plan to axe 400 roles by the end of 2028, for which it submitted its business case to the Department of Communications. Earlier in June, the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2026 identified RTÉ News Online as one of the two most used online news sources in Ireland, despite a noted increase in news avoidance among the Irish population. This followed figures on June 15 indicating that income from the TV licence fee continued to decline, generating €47.89 million from just under 300,000 sales in the first five months of the year, according to Minister for State Charlie McConalogue.

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Raidio Teilefis Eireann offers 8 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Raidio Teilefis Eireann's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio and media and TV services.

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Raidio Teilefis Eireann's revenues were less than $500M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Raidio Teilefis Eireann's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (national channel groups). For full access to Raidio Teilefis Eireann's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Jul

11th

2026

00:00

Cost Cutting, B2B Tag, Cost Cutting

The Sunday Independent’s view: RTÉ gamble on being too big to fail, but it needs to cut its cloth

RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst last week “categorically” rejected reports that the broadcaster will come begging for further “one-off” payments from the Government once the €725m bailout agreed in 2024 runs out. Taxpayers may breathe a sigh of relief, while being wary of such assurances.

Irish Independent

Jul

10th

2026

01:00

Financial Results, Funding Activities, B2B Tag, Funding, Financial Performance

RTÉ boss: We will need €65m a year

RTÉ will likely need around €65million per year in additional funding from 2028 once the current three-year deal with the Government expires, the director general of the broadcaster has indicated, Brian Mahon writes. The Public Accounts Committee heard that RTÉ's €405million operating budget was covered by €185million from the licence fee, €158million from commercial revenue and a €57million top up from the Exchequer.

Business Plus

Jul

9th

2026

23:30

Funding Activities, B2B Tag, Funding

Over €102m went to RTE from public purse last year in ‘free’ TV licences and taxpayer top-ups

The government gave RTE over €102m in direct funding last year in ‘free’ TV licences for pensioners and taxpayer top ups to licence fee. Exchequer exposure to directly funding the national broadcaster could exceed TV licence fee revenues as the public continues to protest the €160 payment.

Irish Independent

Jul

9th

2026

04:00

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

RTÉ faces PAC grilling as taxpayer warned of €54.79m funding shortfall

RTÉ executives face the PAC this morning amid fresh pressure over the broadcaster’s finances. New figures showed the taxpayer may have to plug a €54.79m shortfall this year - a 32pc jump on last year- as licence‑fee income continues to slide.

Irish Independent

Jul

9th

2026

02:09

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

RTÉ to appear before Oireachtas committee

RTÉ is to appear before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee today where it is expected to say that TV licence payments have decreased by 5% so far this year. The public broadcaster will be updating the committee on “significant reforms” that have been implemented as well as discussing its financial situation.

Midwest Radio

Jul

9th

2026

01:00

ESG, Financial Results, B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies, Financial Performance

No plan to give RTÉ more money, insists Chambers

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has insisted there is 'no consideration' being given to providing extra funding for RTÉ - though he says TV licence fee reform is needed, writes Craig Hughes. RTÉ executives will appear before the Dáil's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today, where they will make the case for additional Government funding when the current €725million rescue package expires next year.

Business Plus

Jul

9th

2026

00:31

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

RTÉ executives to appear before Public Accounts Committee

RTÉ executives are returning to the Oireachtas this morning, with an appearance before the Dáil's Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Representatives from the broadcaster will be updating the committee on "significant reforms" that have been implemented. They will also discuss "the steps being taken" in advance of the extension of the Comptroller and Auditor General's remit at RTÉ.

RTÉ

Jul

9th

2026

00:00

Financial Results, Funding Activities, Cost Cutting, B2B Tag, Cost Cutting, Funding, Financial Performance

From licence fees to limousines – eight things we learnt from RTÉ at the PAC

A new round of TDs on the Public Accounts Committee got their first bite of RTÉ officials on Thursday as director general Kevin Bakhurst volunteered to attend a public hearing with the Dáil spending watchdog. Politicians did not save the partially reformed station any blushes as they questioned executives on spending on taxis, World Cup coverage and how much they need in top-ups from taxpayers as the licence fee system creaks in a new era of audience appetite and access.

Irish Independent

Jul

8th

2026

17:49

Funding Activities, B2B Tag, Funding, Regulations and Policies

RTÉ to seek another round of state funding after three-year €725m package ends

RTÉ IS EXPECTED to tell the Dáil Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday that it wants another multiannual funding commitment when the current package ends. The state broadcaster is expected to seek a “similar commitment” to the three-year €725m package which was made in 2024 and will end next year.

The Journal Ireland

Jul

8th

2026

07:34

Financial Results, Funding Activities, B2B Tag

Bakhurst refutes reports that RTÉ is seeking bailout

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has "categorically refuted" media reports that the broadcaster is seeking a bailout. RTÉ executives told TDs in a briefing document ahead of their appearance before the Dáil Public Accounts Committee (PAC) tomorrow that it will need an additional €13.49 million more in State funding this year.

RTÉ

Jul

8th

2026

02:35

Events, B2B Tag

RTÉ Player Drives Record World Cup Viewing

The FIFA World Cup continues to deliver major audiences for RTÉ, with streaming as the defining growth story of the tournament. As the competition moves through its knockout stages, RTÉ Player has not only sustained the momentum built during the group phase but has pushed individual match streaming numbers beyond the total recorded during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Sport for Business

Jul

7th

2026

00:42

Financial Results, Funding Activities, B2B Tag

RTÉ to urge government for new multiannual funding deal as it claims deficit reversal

RTÉ will tell a Dáil committee it has reversed deficit trends due to cost controls and a new commercial strategy, but stresses a 'recognised funding challenge' remains. The broadcaster will appeal for a fresh multiannual funding commitment when the current €725m deal expires in 2027, while detailing progress on reforming legacy employment practices.

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Raidio Teilefis Eireann currently holds 58 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including rugby union, multi-sport, horse racing, futsal, equestrianism, soccer | association football, athletics, cycling, beach soccer, rowing, gaelic games and winter sports.