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

The Anti RTE had a show of force at the protests yesterday.
https://twitter.com/IrlagainstFash/status/1365751061475131393?s=20

Ten Pin wrote: »

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prosecution-unlikely-for-rte-staff-in-illegal-gathering-lfc8dpbr3


In RTE land, "spontaneous and not organised" equates to 21 hours advance notice...


https://m.independent.ie/world-news/coronavirus/rte-staff-were-given-21-hours-notice-of-impromptu-event-40016203.html

Wonder if those protesters in Dublin can use the same claim to avoid prosecution?

'It was an impromptu gathering, your honor'.

McHardcore wrote: »

Asked how this was linked to RTE, the pair outlined a conspiracy theory that involved babies being killed and harvested for “adrenochrome” which is used to keep RTE celebrities “looking young” while the corpses are buried under the new children’s hospital."[/I]

Isn't this a sub plot from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?

ligerdub wrote: »

I do find it amusing when an entire group or argument can be broken down by using some anecdotes of individual people and their beliefs.

"Among the protesters was Erica Parker, a mother of one from Swords, who was drinking a can of Heineken while holding a flyer from the National Party. Parker and her friend Susan wore matching black hoodies which said “RTE sold there [sic] souls” and “Save our children from the reptilians”.

I mean is the above serious journalism? Are we to believe that everyone who opposes the lockdown is some sort of layabout or the oft-used "conspiracy theorist"? In this instance they've gone one further and characterised this person as having an alcohol problem. That may be true but it's hardly fair or credible journalism. I mean even if that were true, does that mean that they've no right to voice an opposition to the lockdown? I myself am opposed to the lockdowns and I'm no "save our children from the reptilian" type thank you.

As for RTE's contribution in this regard, they've hardly been shy in hyping up the fear and I think it's reasonable to make the claim that they are biased towards the negative and ultra-caution.

It's quite telling that so many journalists go into writing fiction... feels like they practise it with these journalistic pieces. (And its not as if a journalist hasn't done this before).

Bashing RTE has become a joke



https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2021/03/01/rte-is-killing-babees-ded-gerda-korruption-is-elverys-wear/

Expert at convincing you they're anti establishment, when they're more establishment in their thinking than they'll ever know.

vriesmays wrote: »

Biden bombs Syria but no big news on RTE, if Trump did this it would be RTE's leading story.

Far be it for me to defend RTE, but it's literally right there (from Friday) : https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2021/0226/1199477-us-strikes-syria-iran/

Q1 How often do you personally do each of the following?

Watch RTÉ programmes or other content live or on-demand
Listen to RTÉ programmes or other content live or on-demand
Read any RTÉ content such as written news, blogs, and other articles, available online and on mobile
Use any other RTÉ service

Q2 To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?

RTÉ is an important part of Irish life
Audiences should have access to a broad range of high quality content that is from Ireland
RTÉ is an organisation people in Ireland can be proud of

Q3 Context of Question:RTÉ is a public service media organization.

Please rank how important each of the following principles should be in guiding how RTÉ operates as a public service media organization. Please rank in order of importance to you personally.

Which is the most Important
Supporting innovation and creativity
Being independent from political, commerical and other influences
Striving for excellence in everything it does
acting in the best interst of society
being for everyone and available to everyone
Proving a platform Ireland's creative talent an dculture
creating content which reflects the diversity that exists in Ireland
Being accountable to the public and its stakeholders


Q4 In your view, are there any other principles that RTÉ should follow?

Q5 How important do you think it is that RTÉ provides a mix of programmes or content for example entertainment, drama, music, sport and comedy as well as more serious news, current affairs and documentaries?

Q6 How important is it to you that RTÉ provides the following?

Programmes and other content to watch live or on-demand
Access to live and recorded performance from its orchestra
Programmes and other content to listen to live or on-demand
RTÉ archive material documenting the heritage and everyday life of Ireland being accessible in all formats (video, audio, and written)
Free-to-air television and radio services
A wide range of written news, blogs, and other articles, available online and on mobile

Being accountable to the public and stakeholders is a key Public Service Media principle.
Within this context, how important do you feel each of the following activities is in ensuring that ensuring RTÉ is accountable?

Providing the opportunity for the public to provide feedback and/ or make complaints
Ensuring RTÉ is managed in line with best-practice
Publishing its strategy and its objectives for each year

Acting in the best interest of society is a key Public Service Media principle
Within this context, how important do you feel each of the following activities is in ensuring that RTÉ acts in the best interest of society?

Contributing to an informed society through helping us to understand both Ireland and the wider world
Creating shared experiences through content and services that help bring the community together
Facilitating debate on views and ideas, that contribute to a democratic society

Striving for excellence is an important Public Service Media principle.
Within this context, how important do you feel each of the following activities is in ensuring that RTÉ delivers on striving for excellence?

Ensuring programme makers adhere to the highest editorial standards across all of RTɒs content
Ensuring RTÉ audiences can enjoy the highest quality audio, video and on-demand services
Attracting and developing the most talented people to create content for Irish audiences

Promoting Ireland’'s diversity and culture are key Public Service Media principles.
Within this context, how important do you feel each of the following activities is in ensuring that RTÉ promotes Ireland’s diversity and culture?

Creating content that reflects the diversity that exists in Ireland
Telling our stories through quality original drama
Reflecting the diversity of religious life in Ireland
Providing coverage of events of national interest across culture, politics, sport, and other areas
Providing a platform for Ireland’s artists, musicians and culture
Providing live coverage of both mainstream and minority sports

Being for everyone and available to everyone is a key Public Service Media principle, known as universality.
Within this context, how important do you feel each of the following activities is in ensuring that RTÉ delivers on universality?

Providing programmes and content that cover a wide range of interests
Providing a mix of original programmes and content for children
Providing a mix of programmes and content in both English and Irish
Ensuring people with disabilities can access RTÉ programmes and services
Ensuring RTɒs content and services are as accessible as possible to everyone

Being independent from political, commercial and other influences is a key public service media principle.
Within this context, how important do you feel each of the following activities is in ensuring that RTÉ is independent?

Being autonomous in all areas of programming, editorial decision-making
Holding those in authority to account
Providing high quality national and international news and current affairs that is accurate, fair, impartial and objective

Supporting innovation and creativity is an important Public Service Media principle.
Within this context, how important do you feel each of the following activities is in ensuring that RTÉ supports innovation and creativity?

Providing a mix of programmes and content to entertain us or make us laugh
Collaborating with the independent production sector and other external partners
Providing high quality and relevant programmes and content
Encouraging innovation, experimentation and originality in programming
Providing quality documentaries that get the nation talking

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AndyBoBandy wrote: »

RTÉ are killing off DAB radio.

pay rise for Dee??

The only part of their 2020 - 2024 strategy plan that they were able to actually implement.

Anyway I have a feeling she isn't renewing her contract. She was due before the Houses of the Oirechtas Joint Committee on Media, Art etc in early December and also in Jan to take questions at the Future of Media Committee in late January. She is due to decide if she will ask for a 2 year extension or leave the position in June this year.

I suspect her pay cut is for 2021 and not for 2020, meaning she'll possibly leave.

I'd hate to be Dee Forbes after that disastrous Prime Time show tonight.

I've said before, that I think Louise Byrne is rubbish on the program, but dear God was that a disastrous interview with FG and the John McGuirk, from Gript.

First of all, no-I'm not a fan of McGuirk. Far from it. I conpletely disagree with any kind of anti-vaccine thinking.

But he absolutely demolished Byrne tonight. It was embarrassing. Miriam O'Callahan had to come out with a swift apology at the end of the program.

I imagine Dee will have to handle a number of phone calls tomorrow, because she dropped the ball completely there.

RabbleRouser2k wrote: »

I'd hate to be Dee Forbes after that disastrous Prime Time show tonight.

I've said before, that I think Louise Byrne is rubbish on the program, but dear God was that a disastrous interview with FG and the John McGuirk, from Gript.

First of all, no-I'm not a fan of McGuirk. Far from it. I conpletely disagree with any kind of anti-vaccine thinking.

But he absolutely demolished Byrne tonight. It was embarrassing. Miriam O'Callahan had to come out with a swift apology at the end of the program.

I imagine Dee will have to handle a number of phone calls tomorrow, because she dropped the ball completely there.

McGuirk is anti vaccine??

RabbleRouser2k wrote: »

While McGuirk himself is neither here nor there from what I can tell (he's been very pro-vaccine from the articles published on gript. At least those I've found), I was more pointing out how the 'propagated' story that RTE was disseminating was that anyone who might agree with the likes of the protesters also believed many conspiracies about vaccines.

I do not. I've had a few vaccines, not alot of them, just the necessary ones.
Probably wouldn't be alive without em.

Randomly came across this on Twitter

https://twitter.com/paulmurphy_TD/status/1366886892927660034

Has there ever been a bigger clown in Irish politics?