RTÉ reports a €9.1 million deficit for 2023 due to €17.3 million decline in TV licence revenues and increased costs.

RTÉ, Ireland's national broadcaster, reported a €9.1 million deficit for 2023, up from €2.8 million in 2022. The loss stemmed from a €17.3 million decline in TV licence revenues amid a controversy, alongside increased operating costs and expenses from special events. Total revenue fell to €344 million. RTÉ's Director-General, Kevin Bakhurst, emphasized a commitment to transformation and transparency, supported by a multi-year government funding plan.

September 16, 2024
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