Dee Forbes banging the RTE TV licence drum again 60m uncollected fee poll not working - pl ignore

Elmo · 14-09-2020 12:29PM

McGaggs wrote: »

I agree, most of the links, beyond the first few rows, look like adds. I wouldn't even read the headline, nevermind click the link.

In fairness to RTÉ unlike some other news site they are not taking material from Smartfeed and the like.

PieOhMy · 15-09-2020 02:59PM

https://extra.ie/2020/09/15/entertainment/movies-tv/rte-staff-jobs-row-prime-time-host

"RTE is on a collision course with unions over plans to recruit outside talent for the new Prime Time host job.

A well-known national journalist has completed a screen test and is favoured to take the job vacated by David McCullagh who has moved to the Six One News.
One RTE source said: ‘It’s crazy, with the levels of talent we have, to be bringing someone in from the outside at a time when we’re told we’re in serious financial trouble."

Trouble ahead it would seem. The article also alludes to issues with the recruitment process. Something that has been mentioned in the radio forum particularly.

"Separately, senior management held a crunch meeting with RTE producers yesterday after 50 producers signed a letter protesting about the lack of transparency in the recruitment process"

Will be interesting to see what happens with this.

AndyBoBandy · 15-09-2020 03:20PM

PieOhMy wrote: »

One RTE source said: ‘It’s crazy, with the levels of talent we have

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PieOhMy wrote: »

Will be interesting to see what happens with this.

Absolutely nothing will happen, apart from all the disgruntled folks getting a top up of some sort, to make this 'issue' simply go away....

PieOhMy wrote: »

One RTE source said: ‘It’s crazy, with the levels of talent we have

The J Stands for Jay · 15-09-2020 03:23PM

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

Absolutely nothing will happen, apart from all the disgruntled folks getting a top up of some sort, to make this 'issue' simply go away....

External talent will likely be cheaper, of they're paid market rates rather than rte rates.

sligojoek · 15-09-2020 03:26PM

McGaggs wrote: »

External talent will likely be cheaper, of they're paid market rates rather than rte rates.

Like Duffy, Darcy, Tubbs etc?

Not cheap at all.

The J Stands for Jay · 15-09-2020 03:32PM

sligojoek wrote: »

Like Duffy, Darcy, Tubbs etc?

Not cheap at all.

All those lads were rte hires (Darcy was coming back, he knew the pay scales).

mgn · 15-09-2020 03:37PM

sligojoek wrote: »

Like Duffy, Darcy, Tubbs etc?

Not cheap at all.

The way it works in RTE is the more useless you are have the more you get paid.

If the had the likes of Andrew Marr he would struggle to get 50k a year.

AndyBoBandy · 15-09-2020 03:42PM

McGaggs wrote: »

All those lads were rte hires (Darcy was coming back, he knew the pay scales).

Yeah but they are all still contractors, so, basically external agency guys (the agency just happens to be their own limited company).

mikhail · 15-09-2020 04:50PM

Whatever the union says, it's ridiculous to suggest that a heavily state-subsidised body even consider not advertising a high-profile post to external candidates. Either the union is just sabre-rattling to get a concession elsewhere or they're acting on the whims of deluded, institutionalised members badly in need of a reality check.

NIMAN · 15-09-2020 04:56PM

I love the phrase "lack of transparency" in the recruitment process.

Show us the transparency in how Lottie Ryan, Zamperelli, etc are recruited.

Kivaro · 15-09-2020 04:57PM

mikhail wrote: »

Whatever the union says, it's ridiculous to suggest that a heavily state-subsidised body even consider not advertising a high-profile post to external candidates. Either the union is just sabre-rattling to get a concession elsewhere or they're acting on the whims of deluded, institutionalised members badly in need of a reality check.

Or, Or, Or .................
An RTE staff family member was favoured (promised) to get that job.
It's probably written in the RTE Union book somewhere as a rule.

Just so funny (from an RTE source) .......... "It’s crazy, with the levels of talent we have ...."
I laughed heartedly at that one.

ligerdub · 15-09-2020 07:13PM

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

Absolutely nothing will happen, apart from all the disgruntled folks getting a top up of some sort, to make this 'issue' simply go away....

Brilliant!

AndyBoBandy · 15-09-2020 08:14PM

New feature on RTÉ website? 10 top TV picks for Tuesday....

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2020/0915/1165171-whats-on-10-top-telly-tips-for-tuesday-september-15/

Are you really surprised that not 1 of the 10 things is on RTÉ?? (Their even recommending something on Virgin Media......)

Elmo · 15-09-2020 08:20PM

Not sure why they need a new presenter for the show. The only thing I can think of is that RTÉ management are the type of people who like to show off.

I'd wonder who the new host is, they'd have to be in newspapers, I don't know of anyone from VM or Communicorp getting ready to jump ship.

But sure here's a hefty fee when we can continue as we are with Prime Time.

NIMAN · 15-09-2020 08:46PM

ligerdub wrote: »

Brilliant!

Agree.
AndyBoBandy has won post of the day for me. Maybe even the week.

Elmo · 17-09-2020 10:24AM

No opposition speakers following UVDL's SotU address. Though it's largely a bureaucratic speech.

But the way they've framed the Syrian students time in Ireland. No mention of what life was like in her Homeland, but questions about direct provision, and her answers only mention that it was the hardest time & she was with her mother in one room. No mention of before & after her first year in Ireland.

Don't get me wrong DP should be dropped, but the framing of Ireland as bad with a success story seems strange.

RabbleRouser2k · 17-09-2020 11:28AM

Elmo wrote: »

No opposition speakers following UVDL's SotU address. Though it's largely a bureaucratic speech.

But the way they've framed the Syrian students time in Ireland. No mention of what life was like in her Homeland, but questions about direct provision, and her answers only mention that it was the hardest time & she was with her mother in one room. No mention of before & after her first year in Ireland.

Don't get me wrong DP should be dropped, but the framing of Ireland as bad with a success story seems strange.

It's RTE.

Remember, they happily paid to show a two (or was it three) part series on Dr Eva, with the underlying element being 'I can't wait to get out of Ireland' from Eva.

Yet she was paid, by RTE, to make this show. And have it shown on Irish TV.

She hates the place so much, but not sad to take the money.

Funsterdelux · 18-09-2020 09:22PM

As anyone else noticed the increase in gambling ads on rte. Seems to be one in each ad break after 9pm. Its sickening.

PieOhMy · 19-09-2020 12:14AM

Funsterdelux wrote: »

As anyone else noticed the increase in gambling ads on rte. Seems to be one in each ad break after 9pm. Its sickening.

Noticed that too, could.be coz the premiership is back on?

RabbleRouser2k · 19-09-2020 05:58AM

I think the prevalence of gambling is because people have too much free time on their hands.

The sinister element of that is people don't have much money incoming atm, so will quickly get themselves into debt.

Funsterdelux · 20-09-2020 12:08PM

PieOhMy wrote: »

Noticed that too, could.be coz the premiership is back on?

Seems to be geared to the "footy" alright.

Wonder will they have the ads on when Tubrity has the likes of Oisin McConville on the late late.

Elmo · 20-09-2020 12:25PM

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/atticus-john-delaney-row-came-to-a-head-at-rte-tv9q297pk

Crazy carry on by an RTÉ executive if this story is true, Delaney's pat on the head sounds like something he might do, but to approach him about a minor exclusive given to Newstalk in an era of 24 hour news is completely petty, particularly when at the time RTÉ are losing live sports rights left right and centre.

Varik · 20-09-2020 12:45PM

Elmo wrote: »

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/atticus-john-delaney-row-came-to-a-head-at-rte-tv9q297pk

Crazy carry on by an RTÉ executive if this story is true, Delaney's pat on the head sounds like something he might do, but to approach him about a minor exclusive given to Newstalk in an era of 24 hour news is completely petty, particularly when at the time RTÉ are losing live sports rights left right and centre.

https://archive.is/4p94H

Link to same

Gen.Zhukov · 21-09-2020 11:00PM

They are really taking the piss with the RTE 'we tell truth' stuff, 'trust RTE for your news' agenda. There's a bang of a PR company being employed there to promote this sh!t.

You want to tell us the truth RTE?

*Tell us the salaries/fees of everyone in RTE.
*Tell us how Noel Kelly management has managed to get such a hold of your staff/contractors.
*Send the RTE investigates crew into Rathkeale and find out what is really going on there.

Just looking for a bit of truth there RTE.

Truth matters.

Double O Seven · 21-09-2020 11:58PM

1 year on from RTE announcing "major cutbacks", not one cutback implemented

fritzelly · 22-09-2020 12:09AM

Double O Seven wrote: »

1 year on from RTE announcing "major cutbacks", not one cutback implemented

Well don't be lying now - there was one cutback - the quality

Atlantic Dawn · 22-09-2020 12:11AM

Double O Seven wrote: »

1 year on from RTE announcing "major cutbacks", not one cutback implemented

Manning/womanning levels have actually increased on Prime Time, RTE News and Fair City.

Elmo · 22-09-2020 01:08AM

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Manning/womanning levels have actually increased on Prime Time, RTE News and Fair City.

Eh! Why?

RabbleRouser2k · 22-09-2020 02:13AM

Elmo wrote: »

Eh! Why?

It's been rather odd to say the least-we know, with Fair City, the older members of the cast, as well as those with conditions like Asthma or other lung disorders, are not on set.

So while they're not getting paid their regular fee, RTe should be saving money, somewhat.

Instead, I've seen more new faces on RTE than on other channels. Even Virgin Media haven't taken on as many faces as RTE.

They've even 'revived' some of the children's television, and hired new crews on that too. (Martin's Shed, it's called-I think. I've only seen the ads).

The unfortunate thing is, they probably 'have' made cutbacks, behind the scenes. But the wages of the crew behind the scenes are miniscule compared to folks in front of the camera. So technically, there's no cutbacks.

22-09-2020 07:22AM

Apart from fixing the RTE Player (which seems to me to be worse than ever), could one of the tech heads in RTE please solve the endless drop outs from contributors who are on the phone. I’m assuming that only Joe has the “bad line” switch installed, maybe a mischievous mouse is in that studio, playing with it? Well, it’s a suggestion.....

Dee Forbes banging the RTE TV licence drum again 60m uncollected fee *poll not working - pl ignore*

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Dee Forbes banging the RTE TV licence drum again 60m uncollected fee poll not working - pl ignore