RTE indeed has its own problems fact checked
“RTE has its own problems”
Summary
RTÉ is currently dealing with several issues, including a payments scandal over presenter Derek Mooney’s salary, a major internet outage at its Dublin headquarters, scrutiny over pay‑transparency practices, a ratings slump, and accusations of bias in its political coverage. These reports confirm that the broadcaster is facing a range of operational and reputational challenges.
Sources 55 searched
- RTL beats revenue view, streaming turns profitable | Reuters
European broadcaster RTL Group on Wednesday reported first-quarter revenue slightly above expectations and said its streaming business made a profit for the first time, while confirming its outlook for the year.
- RTÉ - Wikipedia
Combined funding from both the exchequer and the license fee for 2025, 2026 and 2027 will total €750 million (€225 million for 2025, €240 million in 2026 and €260 million in 2027), the funding will be shared between RTÉ, Coimisiún ...
- The Indo Daily: RTÉ rocked by fresh payments scandal over Derek Mooney salary amid ratings slump | Irish Independent
It has been an uneasy week for the national broadcaster, one that built incrementally. First came a smattering of online backlash for its decision to air an episode of Father Ted instead of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday evening.
- RTÉ rejects claims of bias as Government politicians represented fewer than a third of panel guests on flagship politics show | Irish Independent
RTÉ has rejected claims of anti-Government bias after fewer than a third of the panel of guests on its Sunday flagship political programme last year were Coalition politicians.
- RTÉ hit by major internet outage this evening
Internal emails were sent out in ... issues · RTÉ experienced a major internet outage at its headquarters in south Dublin on Thursday evening, with internal systems reportedly down across the organisation · The disruption ...
- 'Unfair gloss': RTÉ boss Kevin Bakhurst grilled over reclassification of Derek Mooney and pay implications
RTÉ faces renewed scrutiny over presenter pay transparency after revising Derek Mooney’s classification on its top earners list
- Q1/2026: Streaming and content drive organic revenue growth
The main channel RTL achieved an average audience share of 10.2 per cent (Q1/2025: 10.1 per cent). In June 2025, RTL Group announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sky Deutschland (DACH). The transaction brings together two of the most recognisable media brands in the ...
- RTE (Radio Television of Ireland) - Bias and Credibility - Media Bias/Fact Check
They present relatively low biased coverage of USA news such as “Trump cancels plans to open US embassy in London,” They utilize credible sources through large blocks of quotes sometimes use social media as source links.
- Complaint of RTE report bias upheld – The Irish Times
In its defence, RTE said the EHB did not make anyone available for interview before the broadcast. It believed the series and report were fair and that recent concerns about mental health services warranted a "hard-edged and critical exploration which is of public interest".
This fact check is free and donation-based. $1 powers ~30 fact-checks.
