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Irish Examiner
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
RTÉ's Oliver Callan adds 25,000 listeners to show, according to JNLR survey
Oliver Callan was the big winner in the latest radio listenership figures, adding 25,000 in the space of a year to his weekday show on RTÉ Radio 1. The Joint National Listenership Survey (JNLR) report suggested that 3.94m people in Ireland are listening to radio every week which is the highest weekly listenership ever recorded, as 90% of all adults are tuning in. More than two million people are tuning into RTÉ radio with Morning Ireland the most listened to show in the country with 471,000 listeners, up 2,000 on the previous year. The show that follows it, Oliver Callan, has 355,000 listeners while Today with Claire Byrne has 348,000 listeners each day, up 7,000 year-on-year. Meanwhile, as he prepares for retirement, Joe Duffy can be satisfied as Liveline added 6,000 listeners year-on-year to add up to a listenership of 307,000. Brendan O'Connor has 369,000 listeners. On the weekend, Brendan O'Connor on Saturday also added listeners by the thousands, up 14,000 on Sundays year-on-year to 369,000. Patricia Monahan, director of audio at RTÉ, said: 'RTÉ 2FM retains its position as the most-listened-to by 15–34-year-olds, now reaching 714,000 listeners every week. 'RTÉ lyric fm builds on a consistent period of growth, reaching 320,000 listeners every week. RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta also sees an increase in its share of audience now reaching 97,000 listeners every week as it continues to play a crucial role in supporting our language and culture.' Top 20 shows RTÉ enjoys 17 of the top 20 most-listened to programmes in the country, with Pat Kenny on Newstalk, The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show and Dave Moore on Today FM also making the top 20. Ian Dempsey has 204,000 listeners to his morning show while Dave Moore has an audience of 193,000. 'It's no surprise that one of Ireland's most loved broadcasters continues to dominate mornings,' Today FM's managing editor of music and entertainment James Brownlow said. 'Even in a challenging market, the Today FM team's ability to deliver big for its partners and audiences is unique.' Although Pat Kenny makes the top 20, his show has lost 5,000 listeners year on year with 224,000 tuning in. There was better news for Kieran Cuddihy as the Hard Shoulder added 5,000 listeners to 153,000. Newstalk also singled out Off The Ball and The Anton Savage Show at weekends as recording growth. 'Both Saturday and Sunday are proving audience winners throughout the day,' its managing editor Eric Moylan said. Elsewhere in the survey, it found 20% of 15-34 year olds are doing their radio listening through a connected device with a smart speaker. Furthermore, over 70% of people listening to radio in Ireland tune into independent local, regional or national stations. Read More Gardaí investigate viral horse cruelty video after searching farmland in Co Tipperary
RTÉ News
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
2FM top for younger listeners as RTÉ Radio 1 holds lead
RTÉ 2FM remains the most-listened-to radio station in Ireland among 15 - 34-year-olds, according to the latest Joint National Listenership Research (JNLR) figures released today. RTÉ Radio 1 remains the number one radio station in the country reaching 1,378,000 listeners every week. Across all demographics, Morning Ireland continues to dominate, with 471,000 (+5,000 book-on-book) listeners tuning in daily on RTÉ Radio 1, maintaining its position as the country's most popular radio show. Weekend listenership remains strong, with Brendan O'Connor attracting 363,000 listeners on Saturdays (+5,000 book-on-book) and 369,000 (+3,000 book-on-book) on Sundays. Meanwhile, Sunday with Miriam holds steady at 304,000. On weekday mornings, Oliver Callan's 9am - 10am slot on RTÉ Radio 1 continues its upward trend, now reaching 355,000 listeners - a gain of 6,000 since February's book. Over on RTÉ lyric fm, Marty in the Morning continues to thrive. Marty Whelan held onto the record-breaking audience of 71,000 he gained in the previous book, up 17,000 year-on-year - his highest figure ever for the slot. Speaking on the latest figures, Patricia Monahan, Director of Audio, RTÉ said: "We are privileged that so many listeners continue to choose to engage with us every week making RTÉ stations the most-listened-to in Ireland. We are particularly delighted to welcome new and younger listeners as we expand our reach and relevance to new audiences." 2FM's new schedule is only partly reflected in this round of JNLR data, capturing just its first two weeks. Still, the station retains the top spot among 15 - 34-year-olds with an 11.3% primetime share and reaches 714,000 listeners every week. Book-on-book refers to a comparison of the average listenership for programmes across the four previous quarters (three-month periods). There have been slight dips across some 2FM weekday programmes in the latest round of results. The 2FM Breakfast Show is down 4,000 to 148,000 (book-on-book), The Laura Fox Show drops by 4,000 to 127,000 (book-on-book), and The Tracy Clifford Show is down 8,000 to 109,000 (book-on-book). Weekends on 2FM with Bláthnaid Treacy has 158,000 (+3,000 book-on-book) turning the dial to 2FM on Saturdays and 135,000 (- 6,000 book-on-book) on Sundays. On RTÉ Radio 1, Today with Claire Byrne is down 1,000 to 348,000 (book-on-book), The Louise Duffy Show drops by 5,000 to 223,000 (book-on-book), and News at One now has 297,000 listeners, a book-on-book decrease of 5,000. Liveline with Joe Duffy saw a dip of 7,000 to 307,000 (book-on-book). The veteran broadcaster recently announced his retirement, bringing an end to his 27-year run at the helm of one of Ireland's most influential radio shows. RTÉ is expected to open expressions of interest for his replacement in the coming weeks. The Ray D'Arcy Show is down by 2,000 to 192,000 (book-on-book), and Drivetime with Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra has dropped 5,000 to a total audience of 221,000 (book-on-book). RTÉ broadcasts 17 of the top 20 radio programmes in Ireland and remains the largest broadcasting group, with a market share of 29.2%. Nationally, Today FM continues to be the leading commercial radio station in Ireland with a weekly listening audience of 914,000 - a decrease of 39,000 book-on-book. Newstalk is the second most-listened-to commercial station with a weekly reach of 861,000 - down 10,000 since the last round of results. In Dublin, SPIN 1038 saw its flagship breakfast show Fully Charged with Emma, Dave & Fiona increase its listenership by 3,000 (book-on-book) to reach 60,000. The biggest show on Cork radio, The Neil Prendeville Show, has an audience of 83,000 (+1,000 book-on-book).
Korea Herald
08-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Great Place To Work® Announces Australia's Best Workplaces™ in Technology List 2025
SYDNEY, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To Work® Australia proudly announces its 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Technology List, honouring 55 of the nation's most outstanding technology employers. Now in its third year, this prestigious list recognises organisations that lead with trust, purpose, and innovation, elevating employee experience and setting benchmarks for excellence in the tech industry. Recognising Excellence in a Fast-Moving Sector Technology is a thriving industry in Australia, with forecasts predicting it will contribute A$250 billion to the national economy by 2030. In 2023, the Minister for Skills and Training, the Hon Brendan O'Connor, noted that Australia's tech workforce had grown 8% year-on-year, placing the country on track to achieve the national goal of 1.2 million technology-related jobs by 2030. As one of the fastest-growing sectors, technology is crucial in driving employment. The 2025 Best Workplaces in Technology List highlights the organisations that are helping this growth by building workplaces based on trust, inclusivity and purpose. The 2025 list is based on confidential employee feedback from 28,102 voices across Australia's tech sector, rigorously evaluated through the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ survey. While the methodology remains unchanged, the stories of progress, empowerment, and resilience continue to evolve. "The 2025 Best Workplaces in Technology list celebrates 55 companies that are not only great employers but powerful industry leaders," said Rebecca Moulynox, General Manager, Great Place To Work Australia & New Zealand. "What sets these organisations apart is their ability to foster innovation through cultures of trust, purpose, and inclusion. In a highly competitive and fast-moving sector, these companies are proving that strong leadership and a great employee experience are key drivers of sustained performance and market advantage." Top Performers: Where Innovation Meets Impact This year, CrowdStrike, which has demonstrated impressive technological advancements through innovations such as Charlotte AI, takes the top spot in the medium and large category. CrowdStrike excels in inclusive leadership, mental health initiatives, and community engagement; they build a culture where well-being is a priority. Smokeball ranks among the top for its exceptional employee-centred practices, including a $1,000 wellness allowance, dedicated 'reboot days' and robust hybrid work flexibility. Their holistic well-being programmes have led to lower employee turnover and demonstrated high morale across the organisation. Centorrino Technologies (CT) makes a notable debut with a strong people-first approach, carbon neutrality since 2019, and a bold goal to offset all historical emissions by 2025. Their inclusive workplace is grounded in empathy, empowerment, and community partnerships, like supporting EatUp. What Makes These Workplaces Stand Out? All companies on this year's list share a foundation of high-trust workplace cultures. They invest in leadership, employee development, mental health, and purpose-driven strategies. From flexible work environments and structured recognition programs to community initiatives and sustainability goals, these companies exemplify what it means to lead through people. Notable standouts include: Raising the Bar for Australia's Tech Ecosystem This year's list doesn't just recognise great companies but shows that in an era defined by rapid digital transformation and talent competition, workplace culture is not just a people priority but it's essential for business success. Early trends reinforce that employee-centric practices drive business performance, from better retention to stronger employer branding and innovation outcomes. As such, the 2025 Best Workplaces in Technology List serves as both a recognition and a call to action for the industry. Explore the Full List To view the complete list of Australia's Best Workplaces in Technology 2025 and learn how your organisation can earn recognition next year, visit the Great Place To Work Australia website. Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Our mission is to help every place become a great place to work for all. We give leaders and organisations the recognition and tools to create a consistently and overwhelmingly positive employee experience, fostering cultures that are proven to drive business, improve lives, and better society. Our recognition is the most coveted and respected in the world for elevating employer brands to attract the right people. Our proprietary methodology and platform enable organisations to truly capture, analyse, and understand the experience of all employees. Our groundbreaking research empowers organisations to build cultures that retain talent and unlock the potential of every employee. Our coaches, content, and community connect the boldest leaders, ideas, and innovations in employee experience. Since 1992, our Certification™, Best Workplaces Lists, and global benchmarks have become the industry standard, built on data from more than 100 million employees in 150 countries around the world.
AU Financial Review
06-05-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
Regal says Platinum business a ‘melting ice cube'
Regal Partners said it walked away from its attempt to buy Platinum Asset Management last year because the struggling global equities manager wanted too high of a price for a business that was in rapid outflows. The comments made by chief executive Brendan O'Connor at the Macquarie Australia Conference follows last week's move by rival hedge fund L1 Capital which bought a large chunk of Platinum founder Kerr Neilson's stake and confirmed merger talks between the two asset managers.
Extra.ie
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Extra.ie
Garda sick leave soars as row over new disciplinary code 'to escalate'
The number of sick days claimed by gardaí has soared by more than 40% over the past five years, has learned. It comes as leaders representing the rank and file gardaí have warned they will 'escalate' their response to a controversial new suspension policy, just days after threatening to withdraw cooperation from the policing operation for Ireland's EU presidency next year. At its conference this week, the Garda Representative Association (GRA)—representing 11,000 officers—said it will not attend any Garda planning meetings for the EU presidency until suspension and entitlements issues have been resolved. Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins And GRA vice president Niall Hodgins this weekend warned unless there is 'immediate reform' of the new policy, the association will 'escalate our response'. The Dublin-based detective told '[The] suspension policy has been introduced without agreement… a central issue in our ongoing dispute with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. 'We demand immediate reform; time-bound investigations, legal transparency, and fair treatment for every member.' He added: 'We will not allow our members to be scapegoated, sidelined, or silenced. The GRA stands firm in defence of those who serve this country with dedication, and we will continue to fight for fair treatment, dignity, and real reform in policing.' Ireland will hold the EU presidency from July to December 2026, when Irish ministers will be required to lead high-level meetings, steer the legislative and policy agenda, and interact with other EU institutions. Garda Brendan O'Connor told this week's conference in Killarney, Co Kerry, that gardaí are not threatening industrial action and not withdrawing their labour, but would simply not co-operate until their issues are addressed. Donegal garda and former GRA president Brendan O'Connor. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin It is illegal for serving gardaí to organise a strike, but during previous disputes with management, individual officers called in sick with the so-called 'blue flu' in protest. At the conference, gardaí from across the country complained that their injury-on-duty payments are being reduced, travel and subsistence rates for duty away from home are insufficient, and the suspension policy is unjust. In a sign of dropping morale, new figures provided by Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan show sick days claimed by gardaí increased by almost 50% since the pandemic. In response to parliamentary queries from Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, the minister confirmed the number of sick pay days increased from an average of 12.94 in 2020 to 18.35 last year. The total rose from 6,853 sick days claimed in 2020, to 7,018 in 2021, 8,004 in 2022 and 8,199 in 2023, rising again to 8,487 last year. Pic: Conor í' Mearáin Other figures confirm the average level of absenteeism has also increased year on year, rising to 14.19 days per garda in 2021, 16.59 days in 2022 and 17.62 in 2023. Mr O'Callaghan also confirmed that the number of gardaí suspended from the force has increased significantly over the past decade. Suspensions rose from 12 in 2017 to 21 in 2018, 26 in 2019, 41 in 2020 and 44 in both 2021 and 2022. The figure fell to 27 in 2023 and then to 18 last year, while 10 officers were suspended in the first two months of this year alone. Mr Tóibín described the figures as 'startling', adding they 'should act as a wake-up call'. The opposition party leader queried why sick leave is 'going through the roof' and asked if there is a 'direct correlation between this massive increase in sick days and the growing dysfunction and collapsing morale within the gardaí'. Peadar Tóibín. Pic: Fran Veale Detective Garda Niall Hodgins said that rising sick days and absenteeism are 'a direct consequence of sustained systemic neglect, deteriorating working conditions, and a leadership approach that isolates and demoralises front-line gardaí. He told 'The GRA notes with growing concern the reported increase in sickness and absenteeism among members of An Garda Síochána. The men and women of An Garda Síochána serve under intense physical, psychological, and emotional pressure. Often without adequate support, fair treatment, or resources. 'It is disingenuous and unjust to focus solely on absentee statistics without addressing the root causes: chronic understaffing, excessive workloads, lack of meaningful mental health support, and a climate of fear and mistrust created by the Commissioner's disciplinary policies.' Det Garda Hodgins added: 'The GRA continues to oppose the Commissioner's harsh and prolonged suspension practices. Gardaí are being left in limbo for many years, without clarity, charges, or due process.' In response to queries, Mr O'Callaghan said the management of ordinary sickness levels and injuries on duty is a 'key priority for national and local [Garda] management who are committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of all Garda members and Garda staff'. A Garda spokeswoman said the rise in sick leave 'is a reflection of the unpredictable and dangerous nature of frontline duties undertaken by gardaí nationwide. 'As in any large organisation, the incidence of ordinary sickness tends to fluctuate on a day-to-day basis and can vary from requiring a single day off to recover, to longer periods which are certified by a GP.' On the GRA concerns over suspensions, she said: 'Consultation will continue in respect of the interim policy', adding: 'No garda will be worse off under the new regulations compared to the previous.' The spokeswoman said a total of 96 gardaí are suspended, including 10 for assault/ assault causing harm, 12 for domestic violence/ coercive control, eight for sexual assault/ sexual misconduct and 17 for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. She asked, 'Is the GRA saying they shouldn't be suspended for such alleged serious offences?' Additional reporting by John Drennan
