Raidio Teilefis Eireann

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Raidio Teilefis Eireann, also known as RTÉ, RTE, or Radio Television Ireland, is a state-owned public service broadcaster headquartered in Donnybrook in Dublin, Ireland, with offices across different parts of the country. Founded in 1926, the company operates with an estimated 2,490 employees and reported $411.7M in revenue as of 2024, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in producing and broadcasting programs across television, radio, and online platforms. Its radio service commenced on January 1, 1926, with regular television broadcasts beginning on December 31, 1961.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1926

Headcount

2,490

Headquarters

Ireland

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On April 1, 2026, RTÉ and Virgin Media Television confirmed a joint broadcast agreement for the 2026 Women’s Six Nations Championship, ensuring all matches will be available live and free-to-air for audiences across Ireland. This partnership reflects the growing momentum behind women’s rugby, with both broadcasters committing to extensive multi-platform coverage. Previously, on March 30, RTÉ journalists overwhelmingly rejected the broadcaster's future strategy, with 89% voting no confidence in the plan, which was drafted in 2024 to secure a major taxpayer bailout. Earlier on March 30, RTÉ announced the impending end of a two-tier pay system that had disadvantaged journalists working for the Irish language station Raidió na Gaeltachta (RnaG), effective this summer.

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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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Apr

18th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Patrick O’Donovan’s attack on RTÉ was wrong, but he had a point about the media – The Irish Times

Media freedom and regulatory independence faced a direct challenge this week when the Minister for Communications, Patrick O’Donovan , threatened interference in both. During local radio interviews, he called coverage of the fuel protests “lopsided” and “skewed” towards the protesters.

The Irish Times

Apr

16th

2026

09:58

B2B Tag

SIPTU members in RTÉ to be balloted over outsourcing

More than 600 SIPTU members in RTÉ are to be asked to vote in a protective ballot indicating their intent to take industrial action, up to and including strike action, if the broadcaster attempts to further outsource any of the station's core programme productions or other roles.

RTÉ

Apr

15th

2026

15:36

Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Over 600 RTÉ workers to vote in ballot over fears jobs could be outsourced

Over 600 RTÉ workers are set to vote in a protective ballot over fears that their jobs could be outsourced. Siptu officials have decided to ask members at the broadcaster to participate in the ballot in the coming weeks.

Irish Independent

Apr

14th

2026

04:08

Operational Challenges, B2B Tag

Ireland’s sinister media crackdown over the fuel protests

Last week, when Irish farmers and hauliers began their protest about the rising cost of fuel, they were dismissed as far-right by the government and much of the mainstream media. The protesters blocked O’Connell Street, motorways, the M50 (the equivalent of the M25, and just as horrid) and Ireland’s only oil refinery, as Liz Walsh writes here.

Spectator Australia

Apr

13th

2026

09:27

Management Changes, B2B Tag

RTÉ appoints new chief financial officer to replace Mari Hurley

RTÉ has announced a new chief financial officer (CFO) at the broadcaster. Annemarie Britz is the current director of finance and business performance at the Central Bank of Ireland. She is expected to begin as RTÉ’s CFO in autumn 2026 and an interim arrangement will be announced before the departure of the current CFO, Mari Hurley.

Irish Independent

Apr

13th

2026

08:19

Management Changes, B2B Tag

RTÉ appoints Central Bank director as CFO

Annemarie Britz takes over the role vacated by Mari Hurley who took up a position at the State’s largest private landlord Irish Residential Properties REIT Annemarie Britz, a director at the Central Bank of Ireland, has been appointed as the new chief financial officer at RTÉ , the State broadcaster has announced.

MSN Ireland

Apr

6th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Number of television licences sold this year falls by a further 12pc

There has been a further decrease in the number of TV licences sold this year, which will increase pressure on the Government to find an alternative way of funding public-service broadcasting in the medium term. So far this year, 168,426 licences have been sold, which compares with 192,233 at the same point last year, a drop of 12pc. At the same point in 2023, before the controversy over secret payments to RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy, some 217,974 licences had been sold.

Irish Independent

Apr

4th

2026

09:29

B2B Tag

Dave Fanning: No Retirement Plans After 50 Years in Broadcasting

Legendary Irish broadcaster Dave Fanning, celebrating over 50 years on air, discusses his enduring love for radio, his decision to not retire, and reflections on his career highlights and changes. Beloved broadcaster Dave Fanning , a familiar voice on Irish airwaves for over half a century, has revealed his unwavering enthusiasm for his profession and his reasons for not considering retirement.

Head Topics Ireland

Apr

2nd

2026

05:39

Events, B2B Tag

110th State Commemoration to mark the Anniversary of the 1916 Rising Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026

A Ceremony to mark the 110th Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising will take place outside the GPO, O’Connell Street, Dublin on Easter Sunday 5 April 2026, commencing at 12 noon. The Ceremony will be led by President Catherine Connolly, Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and the Minister for Defence Helen McEntee.

Government of Ireland

Apr

1st

2026

10:22

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

RTÉ and Virgin Media Unite for Women’s Six Nations

RTÉ and Virgin Media Television have confirmed full details of another landmark joint broadcast agreement for the 2026 Women’s Six Nations Championship, ensuring every match will be available live and free-to-air for audiences across Ireland. The partnership reflects the growing momentum behind women’s rugby, with both broadcasters committing to extensive multi-platform coverage, expert analysis and comprehensive storytelling throughout the tournament.

Sport for Business

Mar

30th

2026

18:30

Layoffs, B2B Tag

RTÉ's own journalists 'overwhelmingly' reject plans for future

RTÉ journalists are in open revolt against their bosses after they ‘overwhelmingly’ rejected the strategy to reform the broadcaster. A letter to members of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) at RTÉ detailed that 89% voted no confidence in the future strategy, which was drafted to secure a major taxpayer bailout in 2024.

Extra.ie

Mar

30th

2026

11:00

B2B Tag

End of two-tier pay at RTÉ will benefit Raidió na Gaeltachta's Galway staff

A two-tier pay system in RTÉ that disadvantaged journalists working for the Irish language station Raidió na Gaeltachta (RnaG) will end this summer. Sign up to our Connacht Tribune Today daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Connacht Tribune within your account.

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Raidio Teilefis Eireann currently holds 56 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including winter sports, gaelic games, soccer | association football, beach soccer, rugby union, equestrianism, horse racing, athletics, rowing, cycling, futsal and multi-sport.