The Government will not provide a “second bailout” to RTÉ or renew its ring-fenced annual funding arrangement when it runs out in 2027, media minister Patrick O’Donovan has said. “That support is not infinite,” Mr O’Donovan said. In July 2024, the Government, under former minister Catherine Martin, agreed to provide ring-fenced annual funding for RTÉ worth €725m over three years. This year marks the second year of this arrangement, but Mr O’Donovan has now warned RTÉ the same funding model would not be put in place again once it runs out. When asked if he was satisfied with RTÉ’s progress to date, Mr O’Donovan said he “is today, but that satisfaction is not finite”.

Source: Irish Examiner January 03, 2026 01:00 UTC