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West of Ireland based freelance Stephen Corrigan has been elected as Cathaoirleach (Chair) of the Irish Executive Council (IEC).

‘Organising Together - Better in a Trade Union’ is the theme of the Irish biennial delegate conference that takes place in Dublin tomorrow, 8 November.

Motions on the need for long-term reform of the funding of public service broadcasting at RTÉ, and cuts to the winter fuel payment featured.

The union believes the proposal would set a dangerous precedent in terms of direct and indirect State interference in the remit of Coimisiún na Meán.

The National Union of Journalists has expressed “grave disappointment” at the decision of the Irish government to retain the current TV licence system while welcoming increased funding for RTÉ.

All staff employed at the Irish language service RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta will now enjoy pay parity with journalists working in the English language services.

The union said RTÉ’s strategic plan, New Direction, will present many challenges for staff at RTÉ and must be subject to intense scrutiny and negotiation.

Research by the Reuters Institute for Journalism reveals UK audience interest in news has dropped by almost half since 2015, although trust in public service broadcasters in the UK and Ireland remains.

Response to the publication of external reports on RTÉ by Séamus Dooley, NUJ  Irish Secretary.

The union has urged the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports, and Media to expedite publication of the expert reports on RTÉ and to end the uncertainty over the funding of public service broadcasting in Ireland.

The union has welcomed publication of the Public Accounts Committee report on financial management of RTÉ.

NUJ members and trade union colleagues will demonstrate against the ongoing funding crisis at RTÉ at lunchtime today.

The resignation and the circumstances surrounding her departure will be a further blow to the morale of staff.  The last thing needed in RTÉ is another crisis, said Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish Secretary

The National Union of Journalists has welcomed an announcement that the government will provide interim funding for RTÉ.   

Publication of RTÉ’s strategy document by way of media leaks is a further blow to the trust of staff in an organisation where morale is at an all-time low.

Public Interest not public curiosity must inform policy on RTÉ register.

The National Union of Journalists has welcomed news of an independent review of RTÉ's voluntary exit schemes.

NUJ welcomes promise of new beginning at RTÉ.

West of Ireland based freelance Stephen Corrigan has been elected as Cathaoirleach (Chair) of the Irish Executive Council (IEC).

‘Organising Together - Better in a Trade Union’ is the theme of the Irish biennial delegate conference that takes place in Dublin tomorrow, 8 November.

Motions on the need for long-term reform of the funding of public service broadcasting at RTÉ, and cuts to the winter fuel payment featured.

The union believes the proposal would set a dangerous precedent in terms of direct and indirect State interference in the remit of Coimisiún na Meán.

The National Union of Journalists has expressed “grave disappointment” at the decision of the Irish government to retain the current TV licence system while welcoming increased funding for RTÉ.

All staff employed at the Irish language service RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta will now enjoy pay parity with journalists working in the English language services.

The union said RTÉ’s strategic plan, New Direction, will present many challenges for staff at RTÉ and must be subject to intense scrutiny and negotiation.

Research by the Reuters Institute for Journalism reveals UK audience interest in news has dropped by almost half since 2015, although trust in public service broadcasters in the UK and Ireland remains.

Response to the publication of external reports on RTÉ by Séamus Dooley, NUJ  Irish Secretary.

The union has urged the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports, and Media to expedite publication of the expert reports on RTÉ and to end the uncertainty over the funding of public service broadcasting in Ireland.

The union has welcomed publication of the Public Accounts Committee report on financial management of RTÉ.

NUJ members and trade union colleagues will demonstrate against the ongoing funding crisis at RTÉ at lunchtime today.

The resignation and the circumstances surrounding her departure will be a further blow to the morale of staff.  The last thing needed in RTÉ is another crisis, said Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish Secretary

The National Union of Journalists has welcomed an announcement that the government will provide interim funding for RTÉ.   

Publication of RTÉ’s strategy document by way of media leaks is a further blow to the trust of staff in an organisation where morale is at an all-time low.

Public Interest not public curiosity must inform policy on RTÉ register.

The National Union of Journalists has welcomed news of an independent review of RTÉ's voluntary exit schemes.

NUJ welcomes promise of new beginning at RTÉ.