Business

Lewis Capaldi among nominees for Bafta favourite Scot on screen awar...

October 16, 2023 10:22 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The other nominees for the award, decided by the public, are Brian Cox, Tony Curran, Meryl Williams, Lauren Lyle and Hamza Yassin.

RTE would become insolvent by spring without extra funding, boss war...

October 12, 2023 12:09 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Director general Kevin Bakhurst told the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee that RTE is facing a loss of between 10-12 million euro this year.

Government withholding 40 million euro in funding until RTE produces...

October 11, 2023 03:06 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

It comes after interim funding of just 16 million euro had been allocated to RTE in Budget 2024.

Government to withhold 40m euro funding until RTE produces reform pl...

October 11, 2023 03:06 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Minister Catherine Martin said interim funding of just 16 million euro will be allocated to the Irish broadcaster this year.

Richard Collins resigns as RTE chief financial officer

October 11, 2023 12:33 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

It comes after a series of revelations at the public service broadcaster.

Acclaimed drama Aftersun leads nominations in Bafta Scotland awards

October 11, 2023 09:27 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Directed by Edinburgh-born Charlotte Wells, Aftersun stars Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio.

New dance work to premiere at Belfast International Arts Festival

October 08, 2023 10:00 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

GUTTER will be performed at The MAC in Belfast this month.

Yousaf on cover of Time Magazine as he is named ‘next generation lea...

October 05, 2023 01:39 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

In an interview with the publication, the Scottish First Minister told how he believes he can ensure a majority of Scots support independence.

Cabinet to consider interim funding of RTE, minister says

October 04, 2023 02:13 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Media Minister Catherine Martin said trust between RTE and the public has been ‘absolutely shattered’.

Singer stars in film celebrating Good Friday Agreement to be shown a...

October 04, 2023 10:25 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Taylor Lally stars in So What If It Rains? alongside Brian Kennedy.

Varadkar criticises mainstream media for ‘advertising harmful conten...

September 30, 2023 11:41 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

Leo Varadkar said social media companies also have responsibilities around ‘harmful content’.

Arts boss in warning after ‘one off’ use of reserves to plug £6.6m b...

September 28, 2023 10:51 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

Creative Scotland has used money from its reserves so it can continue to support 119 organisations this financial year.

Best of country’s art to go on show at revamped National Galleries o...

September 25, 2023 11:04 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

The new displays at the National open this Saturday and are free to enter.

Museum of Empire and Slavery urged to recognise Glasgow’s imperialis...

September 25, 2023 10:56 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Willie Rennie called for greater recognition of the role Scotland played in the British Empire.

Libraries in Northern Ireland cannot afford to buy any new books

September 22, 2023 12:36 PM AEST | By PAMEDIA

A representative from Libraries NI said the situation brought about by a funding crisis was ‘really disappointing’.

RTE refuses to give TDs contract details of three former executives

September 22, 2023 08:14 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

Public Accounts Committee chairman Brian Stanley said they wanted the details of any ‘hefty’ payments to outgoing executives.

Public frustration with TV licence understandable, says Martin

September 20, 2023 03:26 PM AEST | By PAMEDIA

The Media Minister was commenting on the sharp drop in licence fee revenue collected in the wake of RTE’s recent travails.

Lyra McKee’s sister says extremism is growing in political deadlock

September 17, 2023 10:00 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

Nichola McKee Corner spoke as a new journalism award, the Lyra McKee Award for Bravery, has been announced.

Mary Lou McDonald sees ‘merit’ in direct exchequer funding for RTE

September 15, 2023 11:26 AM AEST | By PAMEDIA

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the Irish national broadcaster ‘requires change’.

Ewen Bremner and Brian Cox among stars backing bid to reopen Filmhou...

September 14, 2023 03:18 PM AEST | By PAMEDIA

The Filmhouse in Edinburgh shut last October.