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Full coverage: Media

Bauer Media refuses to answer questions about other Newstalk journalists’ PR gigs

At least 12 current or former presenters on the privately-owned station are involved in media advisory or other client advisory businesses on the side. Newstalk refused to answer questions about how potential conflicts of interest are managed.

Alice Chambers
10th Nov, 2025 - 3 min read

Sports journalism in Ireland is unrecognisable from when I started out, but spare me the golden-era nostalgia

Kieran Cunningham stepped down as chief sports writer of the Irish Daily Star last week after nearly three decades. Access to the big names was far easier in the old days, he writes – but that didn't always make for better coverage

Kieran Cunningham
1st Nov, 2025 - 8 min read

Retrospective purchase orders raised for €47m in RTÉ spend since 2024

The longstanding use of retrospective purchase orders raises questions around internal governance and value for money at the broadcaster and is currently under close watch by its audit and risk committee.

Niall Sargent
23rd Oct, 2025 - 3 min read

“I’m really looking forward to getting back to more writing, interviewing interesting people, and telling their stories”

Alan English, former editor of The Sunday Independent and a bestselling author, is joining The Currency as Associate Editor, bringing decades of experience and expertise.

Francesca Comyn
3rd Oct, 2025 - 2 min read

Digital first, but not digital only: Mediahuis Ireland’s new CEO on subscriptions, AI, and print

Sheena Peirse has built her career in digital media, not newspapers. Now she wants to lead Ireland’s largest publishing group through the next stage of transformation – with subscriptions, local news, and podcasts at the heart of the strategy.

Ian Kehoe
2nd Oct, 2025 - 12 min read

Willie O’Reilly: With room for new voices, RTÉ is embracing change

With a new schedule finally emerging from retirements and the ashes of the pay scandal, Montrose hasn’t been this exciting since the Public Accounts Committee hearings.

Willie O'Reilly
2nd Oct, 2025 - 3 min read

“Film and TV production is full of people who don’t take no for an answer”

Louise Murray, the head of production at London-based TV and film producer Minnow Films, speaks to The Currency about Ireland's "powerhouse" industry, the rise of AI, and bringing Bill Nighy to Dingle.

Michael Cogley
30th Sep, 2025 - 10 min read

Oireachtas TV launches new €8m broadcast tender process amid worker and TD complaints

A Belfast company has won the contract to televise parliamentary debates twice in the past decade. As it comes up for renewal, employment conditions have come to the fore following a staff protest and criticism by TDs and senators.

Alice Chambers
16th Sep, 2025 - 6 min read

Thomas Hubert: Dublin’s transparency U-turn on homeless payments to landlords is welcome if overdue

Having resisted media efforts to report on the destination of vast public spending to tackle homelessness for the past decade, authorities are slowly changing tack.

Thomas Hubert
31st Jul, 2025 - 4 min read

Willie O’Reilly: Who would fill the hole left by BBC NI in a united Ireland?

It is hard to fathom the breadth and complexity of questions raised by the prospect of Irish unity. A narrow focus on broadcasting illustrates the trip wires and land mines laid across identity, institutions and public finances.

Willie O'Reilly
28th Jul, 2025 - 4 min read
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