Why do people boast about not watching RTÉ?

theguzman · 09-11-2019 4:01pm

I don't watch RTE because it is only a leftwing propaganda channel, continuously virtue signalling on some new hip issue and pontificating non stop to people who are stupid enough to believe what they are told. It should closed down and got rid of.

Airyfairy12 · 09-11-2019 4:30pm

completedit wrote: »

Every time a discussion about RTÉ comes up, you’ll get the usual types who say ‘I just watch Netflix’, can nobody see how bad this is for society?
It’s important to have an engaged public, a public who cares about what’s happening in the country, whose engaged in some way in public discourse and one important medium this can be achieved is through a national broadcaster.
It was a much more interesting time when people actually were engaged in what was going on, and not just consumed by the latest binge series viewing on Netflix(which is ****e btw)

RTE isnt what it used to be, years ago it used to have great content and gave a space to creative people from all walks of life.
RTE became very notiony the last couple of years, reduced the quality of service, pushed out the creative people, refuse to try anything new, pay their presenters hundreds of thousands each every year, introduced licence fees which theyve forced on the public and now theyre whinging like self entitled bullies that they have no money because some people wont pay the license fee.
Its total self entitlement and narcissism and who ever is in charge and making these demands need to cop on to themselves as its all greed.

I don't 'boast' about not watching RTE, I genuinely do not watch it and shockingly still know whats going on in Ireland and the rest of the world, there are many, many other mediums in which to find out about current events such as facebook and youtube which give more accurate accounts of whats going on in the world.

Not to mention that the majority of RTE staff are employed through nepotism and connections, nothing to do with talent, creativity or ability.

RTE put the nail in their own coffin along time ago. I for one wont be sad to see the back of it.

Fr Tod Umptious · 09-11-2019 4:48pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

A variety of sources.

I've nothing against RTE and i occasionally watch it but I can't think of a time where I found out anything new through RTE or heard an opinion that was different to anything I'd heard/read already.

Do you think that you need RTto be informed, engaged and capable of engaging in public discourse?

No I don't.

But I find it odd that people claim to never watch/listen/read etc RTE and get their news etc from elsewhere

What's the benefit of ignoring a well established local news source like RTE ?

Personally I don't think these people that claim to never watch or listen to RTE actually exist, or at least are very few and far between.

As another poster alluded to it is in fact some sort of badge of honor that some use to try and convince themselves that they are too sophisticated for a local state owned broadcaster that has programming that tries to appeal to a broad audience as part of their public service obligation.

Wolf of Wall Street is on RTE2 tonight.
I know it's probably on Netflix at the touch of a button right now, but I think I'll sit down and watch it.

Fr Tod Umptious · 09-11-2019 4:50pm

Airyfairy12 wrote: »

RTE isnt what it used to be, years ago it used to have great content and gave a space to creative people from all walks of life.
RTE became very notiony the last couple of years, reduced the quality of service, pushed out the creative people, refuse to try anything new, pay their presenters hundreds of thousands each every year, introduced licence fees which theyve forced on the public and now theyre whinging like self entitled bullies that they have no money because some people wont pay the license fee.
Its total self entitlement and narcissism and who ever is in charge and making these demands need to cop on to themselves as its all greed.

I don't 'boast' about not watching RTE, I genuinely do not watch it and shockingly still know whats going on in Ireland and the rest of the world, there are many, many other mediums in which to find out about current events such as facebook and youtube which give more accurate accounts of whats going on in the world.

Not to mention that the majority of RTE staff are employed through nepotism and connections, nothing to do with talent, creativity or ability.

RTE put the nail in their own coffin along time ago. I for one wont be sad to see the back of it.

Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha

The Bishop Basher · 09-11-2019 4:52pm

Bob24 wrote: »

If you are suggesting to make every household liable no matter what, then it is not a discussion about collecting unpaid fees anymore, but one about extending liability it a new ground of people - very different.

It’s a bit like that already though. I have a couple of TV’s but no subscriptions other then prime and Netflix. Obviously I don’t watch RTE because I don’t have it yet I’m still liable for a licence.

We’re well beyond the point where everyone with a TV has just 4 channels and is automatically liable. The current system made sense in those days but it’s not fit for purpose any more.

Alf Veedersane · 09-11-2019 4:56pm

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

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No I don't.

But I find it odd that people claim to never watch/listen/read etc RTE and get their news etc from elsewhere

The OP said that people who don't watch RTÉ are not engaged or informed and can't be engaged in public discourse (or words to that effect). That's patently not true.

Bob24 · 09-11-2019 5:10pm

The Bishop Basher wrote: »

It’s a bit like that already though. I have a couple of TV’s but no subscriptions other then prime and Netflix. Obviously I don’t watch RTE because I don’t have it yet I’m still liable for a licence.

We’re well beyond the point where everyone with a TV has just 4 channels and is automatically liable. The current system made sense in those days but it’s not fit for purpose any more.

No it isn’t like that, there are many people who are legally not paying the TV licence because they don’t have a TV (and I’d say than number is growing).

In your case you could (and really should) replace your TVs by monitors and/or projectors and you would legally stop having to pay for the licence.

Airyfairy12 · 09-11-2019 5:27pm

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha

Why is that so funny?

There a many credible sources online that are independent of RTE.

Simon Community of Ireland and Treshold Ireland post articles, interviews and videos on homelessness in Ireland, the causes, solutions, government debates, figures and first hand accounts.
They post the same amount of resources and information about the housing crisis.

There are plenty of Political parties, TD's and journalists online who post about current events.

I follow many news sources and national radio stations including a local radio station which are independent from RTE - all which post news stories and podcasts daily.

Youtube has thousands of podcasts which focus on Irelands history, news, current events and include engaging and in depth interviews with journalists, TD's, people directly involved with or effected by the topic being discussed.

Im very interested in local and world events, I dont rely on RTE to get information about whats going on the world and in this country.

donegal_man · 09-11-2019 5:44pm

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

A few churches do live streams now. Let the pious get their comfort there.

Last thing we need is the classic RTÉ “balance” and end up having Jewish and Islamic services broadcast as well.

God has no place in State broadcasting.

Churches may well do live streaming but not everyone is in a position either technically or financially to receive such services.
Personally I'd have no issue with Jewish or Islamic services being broadcast especially on their high holidays, but that's just me being a wishy washy liberal.
Also since Mass or Divine Service are generally broadcast on Sunday morning it's probably only the elderly or housebound watching them.

Greyfox · 09-11-2019 5:45pm

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

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Personally I don't think these people that claim to never watch or listen to RTE actually exist, or at least are very few and far between.

Lots of people do and you know this. I don't have time to sit and watch the news so I just read the news online for free. Most young people I know only ever watch rte when their visiting their parents. Rte doesn't have anything that's essential anymore.

The Bishop Basher · 09-11-2019 5:47pm

Bob24 wrote: »

No it isn’t like that, there are many people who are legally not paying the TV licence because they don’t have a TV (and I’d say than number is growing).

In your case you could (and really should) replace your TVs by monitors and/or projectors and you would legally stop having to pay for the licence.

I could but that would be another expense and we’ll all be paying a device charge within the next few years anyway.

All this “news” at the moment is just applying the lubricant for it..

09-11-2019 5:50pm

Raconteuse wrote: »

In fairness, at 7.99 a month it's hardly shyte. You're doing the same regarding Netflix.

i think it's gone up to a tenner

Huntergonzo wrote: »

Ye but RTE has Pulling With My Parents and Sunday Mass :-)

i actually watched an episode of the former once! it was better than i thought it was going to be

TuringBot47 · 09-11-2019 5:52pm

Greyfox wrote: »

Rte doesn't have anything that's essential anymore.

I don't see the value of RTE, apart from the odd hit like "Love/Hate".
There are programs that have local interest, but maybe they should be the equivalent of cable TV in America and on low budget channels maybe even YouTube channels.

In fact, why should the taxpayer even pay for Tg4 ?

Have a referendum to write off the Irish language and switch to English.
It would save hundreds of thousands if not millions to let it go and admit it's a dead language.

Fr Tod Umptious · 09-11-2019 5:52pm

Airyfairy12 wrote: »

Why is that so funny?

There a many credible sources online that are independent of RTE.

Simon Community of Ireland and Treshold Ireland post articles, interviews and videos on homelessness in Ireland, the causes, solutions, government debates, figures and first hand accounts.
They post the same amount of resources and information about the housing crisis.

There are plenty of Political parties, TD's and journalists online who post about current events.

I follow many news sources and national radio stations including a local radio station which are independent from RTE - all which post news stories and podcasts daily.

Youtube has thousands of podcasts which focus on Irelands history, news, current events and include engaging and in depth interviews with journalists, TD's, people directly involved with or effected by the topic being discussed.

Im very interested in local and world events, I dont rely on RTE to get information about whats going on the world and in this country.

The organisations you just mentioned are tennants advocacy groups.
Their social media feeds will promote stories that support their view.
They won't be promoting stories of over staying tennants, landlords costs etc.

So they are not an independent news source.

It's called a filter bubble, and we are all falling into it, no matter how hard we try and claim not to be.

I'm not saying RTE are the gold standard or anything I just find it odd that people (those who claim never to watch/listen etc to RTE) would totally ignore it as a news source when it is local and free to access.

Raconteuse · 09-11-2019 5:52pm

storker wrote: »

I don't even know anyone who thinks like this. I suspect that people who watch no or very little RTE don't watch it because with so much choice available, that's just how their viewing tends to work out. I wouldn't assume either that people are boasting they say how little they watch RTE.

Ah it's more of an internet pattern, but there's a real infantile "badge of honour" thing going on.

beauf · 09-11-2019 5:53pm

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

For people who don't watch RTE may I ask where do you get your Irish news from ?

Commercial TV ?
Commercial radio ?
Newspapers and their online presence ?

The radio a bit, mostly online news. I don't actively not watch RTE its just not available.
I cancelled the TV because we just weren't watching it, and it became so expensive.
I can't use the RTE Player because it just crashes constantly. Its unusable. Has been since they first launched it.
Can't get a good signal on Saorview. I'd need to put in an Ariel and new wiring. So I just haven't bothered.

I think RTE occasionally have good shows. At some point I might put in a proper Free2Air system.

Fr Tod Umptious · 09-11-2019 5:54pm

Greyfox wrote: »

Lots of people do and you know this. I don't have time to sit and watch the news so I just read the news online for free. Most young people I know only ever watch rte when their visiting their parents. Rte doesn't have anything that's essential anymore.

I use the RTE news app on my phone a lot more than I watch the news on RTE Tv.

But I'm still using/consuming RTE.

Stovepipe · 09-11-2019 5:57pm

I watch RTE for News, documentaries, the odd film, the weather report and a few other bits and pieces. If you have seen news programmes from a lot of other countries, you'll realise how good RTE's news coverage is in comparison. American news coverage is appalling, as an example. TG4 has occasionally got some good programmes (Fiorsceal) but is too Republican-orientated for me (far too much stuff about IRA or Shinners, for what is supposed to be an island-wide station). RTE 2 is a bit pointless. RTE's sports coverage varies from barely there to fantastic, depending on what you fancy watching. I'd prefer to have RTE than not, but it needs a serious shakeup, to remain relevant.

beauf · 09-11-2019 6:00pm

Raconteuse wrote: »

Ah it's more of an internet pattern, but there's a real infantile "badge of honour" thing going on.

Very Irish to shoot the messenger alright.

riclad · 09-11-2019 6:00pm

Theres very few tv programs made based in ireland , that are not made
by rte ,
eg comedy,s , drama,s ,documentarys, if you want to watch irish soccer,rugby, programs in irish you ahve to watch rte .
Not everyone has cable tv,or sky tv,
buy a saorview reciever rte and certain channels are free to air .
i understand c4 and bbc 1 northern ireland make programs based in ireland too.
you cannot even watch bbc iplayer now unless you log in with a user id,
to show you live in the uk.
Yes i understand rte is now like the bbc very politically correct and slightly
left wing.
Also rte show many american and uk drama,s /comedys
.
i listen to radio newstalk and rte1 radio ,
i have
no interest in watching tv news .
I read news online,
we are in the age of info overload,
there,s loads of news online ,podcast,s ,youtube videos .
and its free .
I don,t think anyone under 30 buys newspapers .
RTE is competing with bbc and itv, c4, sky,
they do not have the money to make high quality drama,s ,comedys,
on the scale of uk broadcasters .
And you can watch loads of program,s
on rte.ie player free.
in The last 4 years rte presenters pay gone down by 45 per cent.

I understand if you have cable tv or sky tv,you have 300 channels
you may never bother to watch rte unless you want to watch gaa, irish rugby sports or
documentarys made in ireland .
its cool to say i just watch bbc and c4 , uk or american tv
rte tv has never been cool .
its aimed at a wide audience.

Bishop of hope · 09-11-2019 6:01pm

I watch RTE regularly, news, weather, current affairs and the odd other programme. I find it good in general But disappointed at their sports coverage lately and their commentators and analysts.
I never listen to any of its radio stations, I tend to stick to local radio stations.
I don't mind paying the licence fee either, but do wonder whether its good value for money given the huge salaries of some presenters, its only little ireland here, the population of a small city in a lot of countries.

Airyfairy12 · 09-11-2019 6:03pm

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

The organisations you just mentioned are tennants advocacy groups.
Their social media feeds will promote stories that support their view.
They won't be promoting stories of over staying tennants, landlords costs etc.

So they are not an independent news source.

It's called a filter bubble, and we are all falling into it, no matter how hard we try and claim not to be.

I'm not saying RTE are the gold standard or anything I just find it odd that people (those who claim never to watch/listen etc to RTE) would totally ignore it as a news source when it is local and free to access.

I dont ignore it I just prefare other sources.

I follow many accounts, pages and podcasts from all different sources which share different points of view, I cant list them all here as id be here all day but regardless, I like reading the facts and making up my own mind. I do often like to hear different opinions and points of view also which some of these sources also provide but I cant rely on everything I read/see on the internet so its extremely important to me to ensure the sources I engage with are credible and not biased or atleast to be aware of the bias and engage with more balanced sources that offer facts.

RTE isnt free - they charge a licence fee whether you watch/listen to them or not.

saabsaab · 09-11-2019 6:06pm

completedit wrote: »

Seems like a stupid idea to move considering the infrastructure is already in place. Think they did alright by selling off some of the land but the location makes sense, I like the national broadcaster and cultural institution being in a prime location in the capital.

Not stupid at all. Much of the equipment used could be moved as for infrastructure I'm sure that can be found already in other large centres in the country eg Galway or Cork. The prime location would fetch good money and some small aspects could be left jn place. Last but not least many staff will elect to retire early or take redundancy rather than move, new staff will come at a lesser cost. See channel 4's move in the UK.

riclad · 09-11-2019 6:07pm

I listen to newstalk, dave fanning on 2fm sat/sunday , some news programs on rte radio.
The arts show on 7pm rte1 radio is very good for book and music reviews .

saabsaab · 09-11-2019 6:16pm

TuringBot47 wrote: »

I don't see the value of RTE, apart from the odd hit like "Love/Hate".
There are programs that have local interest, but maybe they should be the equivalent of cable TV in America and on low budget channels maybe even YouTube channels.

In fact, why should the taxpayer even pay for Tg4 ?

Have a referendum to write off the Irish language and switch to English.
It would save hundreds of thousands if not millions to let it go and admit it's a dead language.

Write off the Irish language? How can you do that it's part of what we are and is not yet dead. It is still used by thousands every day in certain parts of the country.

Shefwedfan · 09-11-2019 7:35pm

TuringBot47 wrote: »

I don't see the value of RTE, apart from the odd hit like "Love/Hate".
There are programs that have local interest, but maybe they should be the equivalent of cable TV in America and on low budget channels maybe even YouTube channels.

In fact, why should the taxpayer even pay for Tg4 ?

Have a referendum to write off the Irish language and switch to English.
It would save hundreds of thousands if not millions to let it go and admit it's a dead language.

Far from dead, my kids all go to Irish school and the school is packed. Also kids with different back grounds, parents ect from other countries

One of the huge benefits of another language like Irish when young is you will pick up additional languages easier.

One of the worst recommendations I have seen on boards to write off the Irish language

Huntergonzo · 09-11-2019 7:39pm

bluewolf wrote: »

i actually watched an episode of the former once! it was better than i thought it was going to be

I'll take your word for it!

Alf Veedersane · 09-11-2019 10:12pm

TuringBot47 wrote: »

In fact, why should the taxpayer even pay for Tg4 ?

The Wire
Oz
Deadwood
True Blood
Generation Kill

Fairly decent return with just those. League matches as well.

Loafing Oaf · 09-11-2019 10:19pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Deadwood
True Blood

Or as I'm sure they're introduced:
Adhmaidmarbh
Fuil Fior

It being a dedicated Irish language channel and all...

The_Kitty · 10-11-2019 12:43am

With RTE's catholic agenda and their habit of making debates out of human rights issues etc. I don't see how you would need to watch it to stay informed!

Edgware · 10-11-2019 12:47am

The_Kitty wrote: »

With RTE's catholic agenda and their habit of making debates out of human rights issues etc. I don't see how you would need to watch it to stay informed!

But you must enjoy coming over posters of Sharon Ni Bheolain

10-11-2019 2:06am

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

The Wire
Oz
Deadwood
True Blood
Generation Kill

Fairly decent return with just those. League matches as well.

But it's Irish language so must go, in line with the modern Irish self loathing.

Shefwedfan · 10-11-2019 9:23am

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

But it's Irish language so must go, in line with the modern Irish self loathing.

Other Irish people would thinks it’s a good idea to kill our language....

Lewis_Benson · 10-11-2019 10:10am

This has to be the 2nd worst thread on boards...ever.

rtron · 10-11-2019 10:17am

It's not just RTE people don't watch but live TV in general is not being watched by more and more people.

While I agree we should be in informed of the top issues of the day in this country [if we want to be informed] RTE just wouldn't let these things drop. They would be in the news, shows before the news and primetime shows after the news, hours of Oiracheas reports.
Even if you managed to avoid these topics RTE found some way of letting you know about them through comedians or impersonators.

There is very little entertaining shows on RTE in a 24 hour period. Hell I even remember watching coronation Street on ITV rather than RTE because the adverts we're more exciting.

storker · 10-11-2019 10:25am

Another factor could well be menu-driven programme selection interfaces, by which I mean that I select channels from the right-hand side of the menu i.e. I pick the programme I that interests me, and choosing that takes me to the station, not the other way round. I don't make a conscious choice not to watch RTE, but that's how it usually turns out. My wife watches a lot more RTE than I do, but even she too is following the programmes she likes, it's just that her likes take her to RTE a lot more often than mine take me there.

flazio · 10-11-2019 10:29am

Because they think an extra €160 per household will stop families defaulting on their mortgages and becoming homeless.
Spoiler alert, it won't.

Master of the Omniverse · 11-11-2019 9:14am

Most evenings all ya get on rte is pure ****e.They especially love murder,Irish murderers,american murderers,child murderers,women murderers,ffs,and the want us to pay for this rubbish.Wind down rte,tg4 is a far superior channel,and its not obsessed with murder.

Irish Guitarist · 11-11-2019 10:04am

If anything it's the people that can't accept that some people don't watch RTE that I don't get.

I mentioned here a couple of years ago that I had no idea what Love/Hate was. I can't remember exactly what the thread was about but Love/Hate was only part of it. I just mentioned in passing I had no idea what it was as part of a longer post and someone went into a rage telling me I was lying and that I wasn't cool.

I now know it's a soap that a traveller was in. I still haven't watched a single episode of it though.

I'm neither impressed or unimpressed by what other people watch nor would I boast about what I watch or don't watch. I have an Amazon Fire Stick that I can get Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube and a number of free channels on. That's not a boast. It's just what entertains me. I have no interest in anything on RTE so don't watch it. If you like it more power to you. Why people give a shite about this kind of thing is beyond me.

ednwireland · 11-11-2019 10:14am

completedit wrote: »

Every time a discussion about RTÉ comes up, you’ll get the usual types who say ‘I just watch Netflix’, can nobody see how bad this is for society?
It’s important to have an engaged public, a public who cares about what’s happening in the country, whose engaged in some way in public discourse and one important medium this can be achieved is through a national broadcaster.

with the variety of news sources avalable now i prefer to get mine form a a range of sources before decising whats happening (btw its usually a combination of all of them ).

rte is a goverment mouth piece take the climate change programs one sided and basically softening us up for huge tax increases without the comensurate replacement services.

Master of the Omniverse · 11-11-2019 10:32am

Rte is basically a government subsidiary,it should actually be its own department of government,they could call it the dept .of state brainwashing,the dept of overpaid Wafflers and chancers,the dept of money wasters and grabbers,you get the general idea,and I wonder what will rte do with the new broadcasting slushfund I mean tax that will probably be imposed on us whether we watch rte or not?Will we go back to watching rte just to feel like we are getting something for our money? Probably not.

Hector Savage · 11-11-2019 10:38am

pgj2015 wrote: »

id say about 30+ hours per week. i watch nature docs, gaa and soccer shows, shows like room to improve, first dates ireland, music shows, at your srvice, loads more rte.

That is a strange combo !

11-11-2019 10:40am

Hector Savage wrote: »

That is a strange combo !

They're basically the same thing

Hector Savage · 11-11-2019 10:56am

completedit wrote: »

Every time a discussion about RTÉ comes up, you’ll get the usual types who say ‘I just watch Netflix’, can nobody see how bad this is for society?
It’s important to have an engaged public, a public who cares about what’s happening in the country, whose engaged in some way in public discourse and one important medium this can be achieved is through a national broadcaster.
It was a much more interesting time when people actually were engaged in what was going on, and not just consumed by the latest binge series viewing on Netflix(which is ****e btw)

Netflix is ****e ????

All of it ? really ?
You must have very very narrow tastes ...

completedit · 11-11-2019 11:15am

Well, the majority of it is tbh. I just don’t enjoy the format, the open-ended choice. I much preferred when I associated certain nights with certain shows, for example CSI Miami Thursday nights, RTE 2.

Declan A Walsh · 11-11-2019 11:24am

Irish Guitarist wrote: »

If anything it's the people that can't accept that some people don't watch RTE that I don't get.

I mentioned here a couple of years ago that I had no idea what Love/Hate was. I can't remember exactly what the thread was about but Love/Hate was only part of it. I just mentioned in passing I had no idea what it was as part of a longer post and someone went into a rage telling me I was lying and that I wasn't cool.

I now know it's a soap that a traveller was in. I still haven't watched a single episode of it though.

I'm neither impressed or unimpressed by what other people watch nor would I boast about what I watch or don't watch. I have an Amazon Fire Stick that I can get Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube and a number of free channels on. That's not a boast. It's just what entertains me. I have no interest in anything on RTE so don't watch it. If you like it more power to you. Why people give a shite about this kind of thing is beyond me.

Love Hate was a drama centred around Dublin gangland. The traveller character was part of it, but certainly not all of it. I certainly would not describe it as a soap!

nkl12xtw5goz70 · 11-11-2019 11:27am

completedit wrote: »

Well, the majority of it is tbh. I just don’t enjoy the format, the open-ended choice.

When I go into a bookshop, I have no interest in 90% of the books on sale. I go to the sections and authors that interest me based on my tastes and preferences. Same holds true for Netflix — they offer a wide variety of content but you're not supposed to want to watch it all.

I much prefer on-demand with its superfluity of choice to the "take it or leave it" model of whatever happens to be on RTE that evening.

Loafing Oaf · 11-11-2019 11:31am

Hector Savage wrote: »

Netflix is ****e ????

All of it ? really ?
You must have very very narrow tastes ...

I'm thinking of cancelling my Netflix subscription because I do have extremely narrow tastes. I pretty much only watch documentaries, and the Netflix selection in that genre is limited and not generally to my taste...

sbsquarepants · 11-11-2019 11:50am

I think the only thing i've watched on RTE this year was the champions league. Generally speaking RTE's output is shíte, it's a huge waste of taxpayers money. Expensively and needlessly regurgitating american and english crap that anyone who wanted to see could see on the freely available english channels anyway.

It's news and current affairs output is decent enough but it's stuck in the past - nobody waits till 9 O'Clock to get their news now, by the time it's made it to telly it's not news anymore!

RTE should be drastically scaled down to maybe a quarter or less of it's size now, shed all the mindless shíte it hemorrhages money on , drop the orchestras entirely, what is the point of 2FM? drop that too, and get back to being a public service broadcaster.

It can't just keep putting it's hand out for ever more cash to piss away.

joe40 · 11-11-2019 12:03pm

I agree we need RTE for Irish specific news, sport and culture. Even the orchestra's, not my thing, but they're important for a lot of people.

Scale back the dramas and light entertainment unless they're financially viable.

There is far too much fluff which is wasting money.

I was switching between Sean Moncrieff and Ray D'arcy the other day and the difference in quality was pronounced.

Why do people boast about not watching RTÉ?

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