About RTÉ
RTÉ (Raidió Teilifís Éireann) is Ireland's national public service broadcaster headquartered in Dublin, specifically at RTÉ Campus in Donnybrook. The organization was established on 1 June 1960, though its radio service began on 1 January 1926, and regular television broadcasts began on 31 December 1961, making it one of the oldest continuously operating public service broadcasters globally.
RTÉ produces and broadcasts programmes on television, radio and online, operating 25 radio, television, online and mobile services. The organization is a statutory corporation overseen by a board appointed by the Irish government, with management headed by Director-General Kevin Bakhurst. As of 2024, RTÉ had 1,853 employees and reported revenue of €380.4 million.
RTÉ's subsidiaries include RTÉ Commercial Enterprises DAC, RTÉ Music DAC, and RTÉ Transmission Network DAC (2rn). RTÉ Commercial Enterprises operates as a wholly owned subsidiary and commercial arm of the broadcaster.
Recent Leadership
In 2025, Director-General Kevin Bakhurst reported a surplus of €22.5 million as RTÉ implemented its five-year "New Direction" strategy. In July 2024, Patricia Monahan was appointed Director of Audio and Steve Carson was appointed Director of Video.
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