RTÉ should not be held to ransom in order to secure funding, says NUJ
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.
NUJ submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sports and Media, April 24, 2024
The National Union of Journalists welcomes the opportunity to address the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sports and Media on governance and culture issues in RTÉ
Assistant general secretary Seamus Dooley calls for support for regional journalism following awards honour
Says award recognises power of local press
Don’t let your blower make you a sucker
Tim Dawson, NEC freelance rep, reports on NUJ Dublin’s Freelance Forum with speakers advising on keeping cybersafe, pitching stories, reporting abuse and writing a newsletter.
EU AI act approved by European parliament
NUJ welcomes approval of the EU AI Act requiring technology platforms to adhere to regulations on the use and development of artificial intelligence.
Gardaí demand access to media far-right photos
The NUJ has stressed action by An Garda Síochána to obtain images of far-right riots poses danger to the safety of photojournalists.
NUJ statement on PAC report
The union has welcomed publication of the Public Accounts Committee report on financial management of RTÉ.
Irish Congress of Trade Unions – Support for ‘Ireland For All’ national demonstration
NUJ members can join a national demonstration backed by ICTU in Dublin on Saturday 2nd March, celebrating diversity and showing that discrimination and racism have no place in Ireland.
NUJ calls for focus on funding of public service broadcasting
NUJ members and trade union colleagues will demonstrate against the ongoing funding crisis at RTÉ at lunchtime today.
NUJ Statement on the resignation of Siún Ní Raghallaigh chair of RTÉ board
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
