Raidió Teilifís Éireann
| Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) | |
|---|---|
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| Industry | Radio, Television and Internet |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Rest of the world (via internet, satellite, digital and analogue services) |
Number of employees | 1,856 (2013)  |
Raidió Teilifís Éireann, called RTÉ for short, is an Irish public service broadcaster.
The company name is in the Irish language. In English, it might be translated as "Ireland's Radio and Television."
RTÉ make programmes for TV, radio and online, they also show programmes on TV, radio and online.
On 1 January 1926 RTÉ started their radio station. On 31 December 1961 television began.
It is one of the oldest broadcasters in the world, they have not stopped broadcasting since 1926.
It is main office is in Donnybrook in Dublin, with offices across different parts of Ireland.
How to get RTÉ
RTÉ Television is only available in Ireland, but you can access it online on their on-demand service.
RTÉ Radio is fully available international on their website and by satellite. In Ireland their main stations are also available for free on radio.
How RTÉ makes money
RTÉ get money from the TV Licence Fee. The license fee is paid by everyone in Ireland who has a TV. It costs €160. Many people are unhappy with RTÉ and refuse to pay, if they do this, they risk getting a fine or going to jail.
RTÉ also sell advertising on TV and radio to make money.
Television
In the Republic of Ireland, RTÉ One and RTÉ2 are RTÉ's main channels. RTÉ also have a news channel, called RTÉ News, and a children's channel, called RTÉjr.
RTÉ's programme The Late Late Show, is the longest running chat show in the world.
Radio
RTÉ Radio has four stations. There are also many digital stations.
- RTÉ Radio 1
- RTÉ 2fm
- RTÉ lyric fm
- RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
Other
RTÉ has many other services.
RTÉ Concert Orchestra
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra is a classical musical group.