RTÉ’s Lean Strategy Pays Off | Belfast News

RTÉ slashed 67 jobs in 2025 via a voluntary exit scheme, saving €8.4 million annually — a move that helped turn a €22.5 million surplus, up from €5.5 million the year before. While TV licence revenue dipped, government funding for free licences offset the loss, pushing total revenue up to €383.4 million. Commercial income rose slightly, with radio and digital ads filling the gap left by falling TV ad revenue. Staff numbers dipped to 1,801, and the Director General’s €250,000 salary — now the highest at RTÉ — was revealed. Despite cuts and challenges, RTÉ says it’s making solid progress toward its five-year strategy, aiming to be leaner and more efficient. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20c3157f6a05ea1a