RTÉ funding cut controversy leads to meeting between O'Donovan and Bakhurst over financial agreement

Updated 2026-10-09 · told from many outlets at once

RTÉ will receive €240 million in 2027, €20 million less than expected, as part of a funding decision. The broadcaster plans to cut up to 20% of staff between 2025 and 2029.

• The Government confirmed RTÉ will receive €240m in 2027, which is €20m less than anticipated.
• RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst rejected claims that reform pace was slow.
• RTÉ sought to reduce staff by up to 20% between 2025 and 2029.
• The European Broadcasting Union stated it was deeply concerned by the funding decision.

Outlets: Irish Independent, IrishExaminer.com, RTÉ News, The Irish Times, TheJournal.ie

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