BBC cuts risk public service mission and universal access
The BBC’s relentless campaign of cuts and increasing adoption of digital-only services put at risk the broadcaster’s mission to provide universal, high-quality output that informs, educates, and entertains, the NUJ has said.
NUJ welcomes constructive talks on RTÉ funding
The NUJ has welcomed news of a “positive meeting” between the Irish government and RTÉ on the public service broadcaster’s funding.
NUJ slams RTÉ funding cut
The NUJ has strongly condemned the Irish government’s decision to cut funding to RTÉ, reneging on its commitment to provide multi-annual funding to the public service broadcaster.
NUJ calls for rethink on closure of Galway Beo and Reach redundancies
The National Union of Journalists has called for Reach to reconsider its proposal to close Galway Beo and has said the company needs to look again at its proposals to make approximately a dozen journalists redundant across Ireland.
Reach's relentless redundancies an "act of self-sabotage", says NUJ
The NUJ has condemned plans by Reach plc - the UK and Ireland's largest commercial publisher - to slash hundreds of jobs.
The Irish Journalist - August 2026
Welcome to the August 2026 edition of The Irish Journalist.
Tributes as Stephen Corrigan steps down as IEC chair
Tributes have been paid to former journalist Stephen Corrigan as he stepped down as chair and member of the NUJ’s Irish Executive Council (IEC).
NUJ chapel marks anniversary of Veronica Guerin murder
NUJ members gathered at Independent House today (26 June) to mark the 30th anniversary of the murder of Veronica Guerin.
Remembering Veronica Guerin
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, recalls the life of Independent Newspapers chapel colleague Veronica Guerin, who was murdered 30 years ago today.
The Irish Journalist - May 2026
Welcome to the May 2026 edition of The Irish Journalist.