RTÉ s Commitment to Our Audience 2004
Ráiteas Geallúintí 2004 Údar mórtais ag RTÉ gur craoltóir seirbhíse poiblí é a chinneann ar chaighdeáin agus a shroicheann iad le hardleibhéil freagrachta. Mar chuid den phróiseas seo, foilsíonn RTÉ Ráiteas bliantúil Geallúintí dá lucht éisteachta. Tugann RTÉ geallúintí sonracha sa Ráiteas, geallúintí intomhaiste ar féidir iad a fhíoradh go neamhspleách ag deireadh gach bliana. Léireoidh RTÉ, mar chuid den tuairisciú bliantúil, an chuma ar comhlíonadh gach geallúint ar leith. Tá an Ráiteas Geallúintí bunaithe ar dhréacht-chairt Chraolachán na Seirbhíse Poiblí a bhí in aighneacht RTÉ 2002 ar ardú ar tháille an cheadúnais. Is é atá sa Chairt i ndáiríre, comhthuiscint idir RTÉ agus a lucht éisteachta an pobal a bhreathnaíonn is a éisteann. Foilseoidh an taire Cumarsáide, Mara agus Acmhainní Nádúrtha Cairt ina leagfar amach dualgais ghinearálta RTÉ mar chraoltóir seirbhíse poiblí na tíre. Tabharfaidh an Ráiteas Geallúintí grinnchuntas trédhearcach intomhaiste ar an gcuma a gcuirtear na dualgais sin i bhfeidhm. Statement of Commitments for 2004 RTÉ is proud to be a public service broadcaster that sets and meets standards to the highest levels of accountability. As part of this process RTÉ publishes an annual Statement of Commitments to its audience. In this Statement RTÉ makes specific commitments which can be measured and independently verified at the end of each year. As part of its annual reporting RTÉ will show how each specific commitment has been met. The Statement of Commitments is based on the draft Public Service Broadcasting Charter contained in RTÉ's 2002 submission for a licence fee increase. It is in effect an understanding between RTÉ and its audience - its community of viewers and listeners. The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources will publish a Charter setting out the broad obligations required of RTÉ as the nation's public service broadcaster. The Statement of Commitments will specify how those obligations are translated into effect in a transparent and measurable form. TÁ LEAGAN GAEILGE DEN CHÁIPÉIS SEO AR FÁIL
RTÉ is its Audience Corporate Commitments In 2004, RTÉ will: Operate under the new Charter to be published by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Publish a 3-year Strategy Document Continue to operate under the Code of Fair Trading Practice which sets out its obligations in relation to four key activities: the transmission network, the sale of advertising time, the commissioning of content and the acquisition of content Establish strategic relationships with key country-wide organisations in specific interest areas: - Metro Eireann - to promote cultural diversity in the media, sponsor Media Awards - Amateur Drama Council of Ireland - promoting amateur drama, sponsor Season Provide communication tools to facilitate the work and interaction of the Audience Council Publish a new format Annual Report (for 2003) meeting all transparency commitments Output A. General Range and diversity are unique features of public service broadcasting and RTÉ schedules will continue to feature content across the following programme strands: > ARTS > CHILDREN > DIVERSITY > NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS > DRAMA > EDUCATION > ENTERTAINMENT > SPORT > FACTUAL > HISTORY > MUSIC The schedules will show originality, the will for experimentation, and the will to take risks in creativity which are beyond the expectations of the schedules of commercial broadcasters. In particular, RTÉ will encourage new talent - on and off air - highlighting Irish artistes and implement initiatives to maintain and develop on-air talent across all services. High standards, creating a benchmark for broadcasting in Ireland, will be set and achieved. The key schedule commitments for 2004 are detailed channel by channel. Details are given of actual hours of broadcast material by genre in 2003 and minimum hours committed to for 2004.
B. RTÉ Television RTÉ One and RTÉ Network 2 will continue to offer viewers Irish public service television of a quality, range, and ambition not to be found on any other channel. We offer value for money and diverse, Irish made content on mainstream public service channels which are available to all Irish television viewers. > RTÉ One Ireland's most popular TV channel, and we are committed to ensuring that it remains so. RTÉ One is a mainstream public service channel with a wide range of Irish made programming, along with the best films and television from around the world. RTÉ One offers popular programming covering all genres, and aims to be the Irish television channel which attracts viewers of all ages from across the country. In 2004, RTÉ One will continue to provide outstanding Irish programming which reflects life in Ireland, the values of our audience, and our distinctive history and culture. > RTÉ Network 2 RTÉ's second TV channel is the place where contemporary Ireland is reflected in peak time with programmes which are edgy, smart and appealing to a demanding audience of young adults. In particular it is the home of Young Peoples programming in the morning, afternoon and early evening, and weekend mornings. At weekends, mid-week evenings, and key times of the sporting year, RTÉ Network 2 is also home to Sport. > Television Sport With the Olympic Games and the European Championships taking place in 2004, this will be an exciting and exceptionally busy year for RTÉ Television Sport. In 2004 we will bring our audience: Over 200 hours of Olympic Games coverage 75 hours of European Championship coverage Introduction of a number of live FA Premier League soccer matches from September 2004 Ongoing coverage of GAA Championship, FAI and International Soccer, International and domestic rugby, horse racing, motor sports, golf and minority sports. C. RTÉ Radio As stated in the programming commitments for 2003 'the output of nearly 35,000 hours a year on RTÉ Radio is almost entirely home-produced.' As a result commitments concentrate on improving the range, diversity and quality standards of the services rather than adding new hours of broadcast. Key Radio priorities for the four channels will be: RTÉ Radio 1 - social documentaries, regional programming, young peoples, news and current affairs RTÉ Radio 1 proposes to pilot independent commissions in two areas: a serial drama (or radio soap) for a 12 week summer run (8 mins. a day by 5 days a week) and an interactive radio series about the Internet and technology (6 by 30 mins) RTÉ 2fm - student access programming, live music, regional output, sports, news and alternative music RTÉ lyric fm - Outreach programme in schools, coverage of regional festivals and the arts, music commissions and news and current affairs RTÉ Raidio na Gaeltachta - increased drama, factual productions, more regional programming, young peoples output and news and current affairs D. News and Current Affairs RTÉ One Television and RTÉ Radio 1 are the stations to which people turn for news of key events and at times of national significance, which gives them a particular responsibility in terms of their high quality News and Current Affairs. RTÉ Network 2, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ lyric fm and RTÉ Raidio na Gaeltachta will also continue to provide a first class news service tailored to their audiences.
Genre & Actual Minimum Programme Content 2004 Hours 2003 Hours 2004 Drama New Series Proof a four part political thriller set in 129 hours 110 hours contemporary Dublin. (4 x 1 hour episodes) A new two part event drama for a peaktime adult audience A new single television drama Omagh explores the tragedy and consequences of the Omagh bomb Returning series include a Sunday night drama series and Fair City Factual* Ulysses Projects (includes Irish Language, New Arts Documentaries Education, Diversity History second series of Hidden Histories and a new series on local history and Regional) European Enlargement Documentaries 321 hours 300 hours New investigative series A new series on Irish couples pursuing fertility treatment An observational series Personal finance series Homes Behaving Badly series on homes refurbished by lifestyle experts Returning programmes include HouseHunters, Off The Rails, No Frontiers, Beyond The Hall Door *Note as part of a review of RTÉ Network 2, some factual programming may be transferred to this channel to increase its overall amount of home production Factual Diversity Disability a new eight-part series on disability World Series Factual Education PG Plus a new six-part series on parenting aimed at all stages of experience Wild Trials a new series on a wildlife photographic challenge Factual Regional Vets on Call a new fly on the wall docu-soap, following two rural vets often on call throughout the night; based in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo Desperately Seeking Surgery a new series of stories filmed from clinics around Ireland, getting inside the minds of those who opt for a drastic cosmetic change Factual New Irish Language Learning series Turas Teanga the first truly multi-media project from RTÉ comprising 20 Irish Language television Irish Language programmes, a radio series, CDs, DVDs, an interactive website and an accompanying book Music and Newly commissioned reality format for the summer Entertainment Telethon 222 hours 200 hours Sunday evening entertainment programme Summer Entertainment for summer Friday or Saturday evenings News and Regularly scheduled News and Current Affairs programming will continue (including Prime Time, Questions & Answers, Current Affairs Nationwide and The Week in Politics). Additional programming will include: 524 hours 530 hours Coverage of Ireland s EU Presidency and EU enlargement Coverage of the local, EU and Presidential Elections Coverage of the US Presidential elections Another series of 1-hour Current Affairs specials Prime Time Investigates Documentary on the Presidency of Mary McAleese RTÉ One Peak Time
Genre & Actual Minimum Programme Content 2004 Hours 2003 Hours 2004 Drama The Big Bow Wow a 13 part series that follows a group of 33 hours 40 hours 20 something s in Dublin A 13 part paranormal thriller set in Dublin New Comedy-Drama series Music and Live music event to celebrate Ireland s EU Presidency and EU Enlargement Entertainment Bishop At Work comedian Des Bishop, gives insight into surviving on the minimum wage in Ireland 95 hours 80 hours A new reality show Classical Music a new series of programmes featuring the RTÉ Performing Groups in concert, with guest soloists and singers Multi Cultural Music a celebration of Ireland s biggest multi-cultural Music Festival that reflects the diversity of music from many corners of the globe that now form part of the sonic tapestry of Ireland News and RTÉ News on 2 will continue to provide a late night news digest Current Affairs Aon Sceal series of Irish language current affairs documentaries 70 hours 73 hours Genre& Actual Minimum Programme Hours 2003 hours 2004 Content 2004 Social Documentaries Including new series on Race and Racism, Education and Irish language 22.5 hours 26 hours Regional Prime daytime programmes produced in the regions plus special county and event 42 hours 60 hours focus as appropriate Young Peoples National Children s Drama Competition 19 hours 20 hours Music 6 hours Recording project to promote the performance of contemporary live acoustic music in various genres RTÉ Network 2 Peak Time RTÉ Radio 1
Genre & Actual Minimum Programme Hours 2003 Hours 2004 Content 2004 Student Access 9 hours of examination focus and 20 hours made by transition year students 9 hours 29 hours with guidance from 2fm producer and researcher Live Music Summer Festivals Outside Broadcast coverage and recorded band sessions 34 hours 34 hours Regional Saturday Show (weekly) and Full Irish (monthly) 138 hours 180 hours Sports Weekly sports hour 40 hours 50 hours Alternative Music 8 hours weekly focus on new Irish music, supporting composers, 160 hours 400 hours singers and musicians News and Newsbeat programme for under 35s Current Affairs Continuation of all main News coverage 370 hours 450 hours Genre & Actual Minimum Programme Hours 2003 Hours 2004 Content 2004 Education & Outreach School visits - not broadcasts 30 schools 40 schools Regional Music & Arts Maintain coverage of regional festivals, venues and events 170 OBs 170 OBs Music commissions Maintain Broadcast 9 commissions from 2003 15 with 6 broadcast 2003 level Speech commissions Maintain and develop the extra hours of contemporary spoken arts - recording and broadcast of 4 Dramas (30 mins) & 5 "Stages" (1 hour). 10 x 5 minutes concert interval pieces transmitted in 2003 40 more recorded for transmission in 2004 News & Current Affairs Maintain improved News service 80 hours 80 hours RTÉ 2fm RTÉ lyric fm
Genre & Actual Minimum Programme Hours 2003 Hours 2004 Content 2004 Drama Newly commissioned drama serial; one-off dramas through year 5.5 hours 5.5 hours Factual Maintain 2003 level, including: 50 hours 50 hours Leagan Cainte weekly expert discussion on language history and grammar Fáísnéís weekly documentary features SBB agus a Aoi weekly feature Young Peoples Maintain 2003 level, including: 20 hours 20 hours SportIris Na nóg youth sports magazine Tráth na gceist - weekly quiz programme for second level schools covering 32 counties Regional Maintain 2003 level, including: 60 hours 60 hours Rogha John Spillane Cois Laoi Blas - series with BBC Radio Ulster RTÉ Raidío na Gaeltachta Suil Na Cathrach weekly magazine on life in Dublin News & Current Affairs Maintain existing News services plus a new Current Affairs programme (for Radio 1 and 736 hours 736 hours Raidío na Gaeltachta) produced by Nuacht, TG4, Raidío na Gaeltachta and Radio 1 E. RTÉ Performing Groups During 2004 The RTÉ Performing Groups will give a total of 181 public performances with 136 in Dublin and 45 in the regions The Dublin performances will feature 51 by the RTÉ NSO, 63 by the RTÉCO, 7 by the RTÉ Vanburgh String Quartet, 9 by the RTÉ Choirs and 6 by guest Ensembles The regional performances will feature 16 by the RTÉ NSO, 8 by the RTÉCO and 21 by the RTÉ Vanburgh String Quartet The Performing Groups will also engage in 74 education related performances and workshops during 2004 and will also be involved in Television, Radio and Commercial recordings F. RTÉ Publishing RTÉ Guide to publish supplement celebrating the European Year of Education through Sport RTÉ epublishing to launch RTÉ.ie Health site on the web and on RTÉ Aertel RTÉ epublishing to provide coverage of the Local, European and Presidential elections RTÉ epublishing to upgrade coverage of sports of Irish interest (including Olympics) on the web and RTÉ Aertel
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