Catherine Martin
TV licence fee ‘extremely difficult’ to collect if evaders not prosecuted, says RTÉ boss Kevin Bakhurst
Deal with Government not a reward for bad practice, as claimed by Virgin, but a ‘reward for dealing with bad practices’, says RTÉ director general
Future governments will be able to alter RTÉ funding deal
Minister ‘couldn’t imagine’ a future government rowing back on the commitments even though no legislation would be needed to do so
The Irish Times view on the new media funding plan: a political fudge
The Government has rejected the recommendation of direct Exchequer funding that it received two years ago from the Future of Media Commission
RTÉ funding: Extra €6m for An Post to crack down on licence fee evasion and improve collection
Taoiseach says multi-annual funding is something most State agencies would give their right arm for’
Open Championship could be played at Portmarnock under proposals to be considered by Government
Cabinet expected to be briefed on new major international sports events strategy
TV licence expected to be retained as €725m RTÉ funding deal tops Cabinet agenda ahead of summer break
Details of long-awaited package to be delivered today with An Post expected to get €6m over three years to improve TV licence collection
RTÉ to receive €725m in public funding over next three years
Licence fee income and direct state funding to be combined for package below what broadcaster sought
Decision on RTÉ funding may bring an end to long saga but there are still unknowns
Future for national broadcaster remains less than straightforward
Revenue Commissioners will have no role in collecting television licence fee
It’s understood that the Coalition is to examine improvements to the existing collection system to deliver an increased level of funding being gathered
RTÉ funding: Government close to agreeing deal retaining TV licence fee and providing exchequer support
Finishing touches to agreement in process of being nailed down by Department of Public Expenditure and Department of Arts and Media
Coimisiún na Meán launches €6m local democracy and courts reporting schemes
Funds designed to support public interest journalism at a time when news sector is under pressure, says Minister for Media
Gaelic football receives State recognition as part of Ireland’s living cultural heritage
The national inventory aims to protect, promote and celebrate Irish living cultural heritage practices, customs, crafts and traditions
Senator Róisín Garvey elected as Green Party’s new deputy leader
Rebel backbencher Neasa Hourigan loses out on position in narrow vote
Former Abbey Theatre directors ‘address mistaken impressions’ about payments they received
Governance report still not released by national theatre, while chairwoman’s term is set to end in weeks
RTÉ told it has no legal power to publish outside earnings of TV and radio presenters
Proposal to release ‘details of approved activities’ central to transparency drive after storm of controversy concerning lax governance
The Irish Times view on the Abbey Theatre’s summer closure: questions must be answered
The decision comes in the wake of a long-running but as yet unresolved series of controversies over finances, culture and governance
Roderic O’Gorman ‘deeply humbled’ after being elected new leader of the Green Party
Minister for Children and Integration defeats Senator Pippa Hackett in contest to replace Eamon Ryan
The Abbey Theatre is vacating the stage during peak season for reasons unknown. What is going on?
The events that have unfolded over the past five years at the national theatre raise obvious parallels with the RTÉ debacle
Ministers and officials discuss hybrid funding model for RTÉ
RTÉ will require a Government bailout before any new funding system is implemented for the national broadcaster
Direct and licence fee funding still options for RTÉ, Minister insists
Catherine Martin says Government will decide before end of month on future financial model for RTE
Minister Martin has ‘challenge on her hands’ to convince colleagues of funding plan
Niamh Smyth, head of Oireachtas Media Committee, says she personally supports ‘buy-in’ of TV licence model
Nine music festivals cancelled this year, more affected next year without State intervention, Dáil hears
TD and festival organiser says Taylor Swift gigs and ‘Swiftmania’ give false impression that Irish music festival scene is ‘booming’
Legislation introduced to allow comedians access to Arts Council funding
Sinn Féin’s Aengus Ó Snodaigh says ‘comedians are recognised and have the support of the relevant arts councils’ in other countries
RTÉ's Late Late Show and Fair City to be produced off Montrose site under new strategy
Government agrees to release first tranche of €20 million in interim funding following reform programme
Neglected Dublin theatre could be in line for a revival
The Rupert Guinness Theatre requires ‘substantial investment’; Def Leppard frontman at the top of the tree; and Garret FitzGerald’s love note from Sophia Loren
After the departure of two Government party leaders, what next for the Coalition?
Eamon Ryan’s replacement as Green leader - to be named on July 8th - is expected to assert themselves but there’s little time to make an impact before the next electoral contest
The ebbing of the green wave is not unique to Ireland
The ebbing of the green wave is not unique to Ireland. It happened throughout Europe in this month’s elections
Eamon Ryan: ‘I will never forget seeing a really nasty comment about my father, who had just died. It has become worse since then’
Green Party's departing leader talks about corrosive social media abuse, his political legacy, and how the State is failing people with special needs
Roderic O’Gorman says he is not running to be ‘interim leader’ of Green Party after remarks by Catherine Martin
Catherine Martin does not rule out being party leader at some stage in the future
Green Party leadership contenders offer different selling points
Roderic O’Gorman cites his accomplishments as Minister for Children, while Pippa Hackett says party needs ‘non-Dublin leader’
How the Green Party leadership contest works
Expect a two or three-week campaign involving hustings in different locations and votes from across the island
Green Party leadership race: Candidates set to declare interest
Potential candidates likely to include Roderic O’Gorman, Pippa Hackett, Ossian Smith and Steven Matthews
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