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.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated on October 9, 2026, that the Government intends to honor its funding agreement with RTÉ, expressing confidence in resolving the issue, after Minister Patrick O'Donovan indicated earlier in the week that RTÉ would receive less funding in Budget 2027 than initially forecast. On the same day, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) voiced deep concern regarding the Irish Government’s decision to reduce RTÉ's agreed public funding by €20 million, noting the Government's 2024 commitment of €725 million over three years from 2025 to 2027. The Government also expressed hope that reforms to the TV licence could help bridge this €20 million funding gap as "delicate" discussions continued between RTÉ and the media minister. This followed a meeting between RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst and Minister O'Donovan, held less than 24 hours after senior RTÉ executives were surprised by the Budget decision to reduce 2027 funding from €260 million to €240 million. Separately, Screen Producers Ireland CEO Susan Kirby warned on October 9 that withholding €20 million in funding from RTÉ could have serious consequences for independent television producers and audiences, undermining the multi-year funding commitment agreed in 2024. This tension began on October 8 when the relationship between RTÉ and the Department of Media became strained due to a significant budget discrepancy, prompting RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst to meet Minister O'Donovan to address the €240 million allocation, which was €20 million less than anticipated under a prior multi-year agreement.
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Raidio Teilefis Eireann's revenues were less than $500M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Raidio Teilefis Eireann's revenue into 7 different product categories, the largest of which is linear TV public funding (national). For full access to Raidio Teilefis Eireann's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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