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What does RTÉ stand for in Ireland?
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
The radio service began on 1 January 1926 while regular television broadcasts began on 31 December 1961. Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) is Ireland’s public service broadcaster and is one of the oldest continuously operating public service broadcasters in the world.
How do I get RTÉ Player on my TV?
We are also available as an app on Apple devices (running a minimum of iOS 9.0) and on Android devices (running a minimum of Android 5.0). Search your app store for ‘RTÉ Player’. Casting is supported for Chromecast. The RTÉ Player service is available on a range of Smart TVs.
Is RTÉ owned by the government?
RTÉ is regulated by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland….RTÉ
| Type | Statutory corporation |
|---|---|
| Owner | Government of Ireland |
| Number of employees | 1,856 (as of 31 December 2013) |
Who funds RTÉ News?
Under the Broadcasting Act 2009, RTÉ is dual funded; This means that RTÉ is part-funded by your Licence Fee and part-funded by commercial revenue i.e. advertising income and other commercial activities. Both sources of funding are necessary to allow RTÉ to fulfill its public service remit.
Who owns RTÉ Ireland?
Government of Ireland
RTÉ
| Type | Statutory corporation |
|---|---|
| Revenue | €337.3 million (2017) |
| Owner | Government of Ireland |
| Number of employees | 1,856 (as of 31 December 2013) |
| Divisions | RTÉ Television RTÉ Radio RTÉ News and Current Affairs RTÉ Performing Groups RTÉ Digital Corporate HQ Central Shared Services |
Who owns RTE Ireland?
How do you fast forward on RTE Player?
To access the play controls just press any button on your remote whilst playing a programme. Then navigate to the progress bar (the pink line running across the bottom of the screen) and press either right to fast forward or left to rewind.
When did RTE start?
June 1, 1960, Dublin, IrelandRaidió Teilifís Éireann / Founded
Can I get RTE on Freeview?
Freeview. RTÉ One, RTÉ2, TG4 and Radio service RTÉ RnaG are also available in some parts of Northern Ireland as part of the Freeview service. These services are currently broadcast from Brougher Mountain, Black Mountain, Carnmoney Hill, Divis (parts of Belfast only), Newcastle, Strabane, Whitehead, and Armagh.
Is RTÉ state owned?
RTE is the State owned Public Service Broadcaster. It is a non-profit making organisation which receives some of its income from Television Licence fees. RTE provides free-to-air television, radio and online services. RTE television operates two free-to-air television channels, RTÉ One and RTÉ Two.
Who funds RTE news?