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Statement of Commitments 2008 Statement English.Qxp 10/04/2008 10:44 Page 2 statement_english.qxp 10/04/2008 10:44 Page 1 Statement of Commitments 2008 statement_english.qxp 10/04/2008 10:44 Page 2 Statement of Commitments 2008 RTÉ is proud to be Ireland’s public service RTÉ’s Vision, Mission and Values broadcaster that sets and meets standards to the highest levels of accountability. As part of this process In September 2005 RTÉ’s Strategic Framework, detailing the vision, mission and values RTÉ publishes an annual Statement of of the organisation, was published. The key elements of that document are as follows: Commitments to its audience – commitments which can be independently RTÉ’s vision is to grow the trust of the people of Ireland as it informs, inspires, reflects assessed at the end of the year. and enriches their lives The Statement of Commitments reflects RTÉ’s mission is to: RTÉ’s responsibilities as outlined in the Nurture and reflect the cultural and regional diversity of all the people of Ireland Public Service Broadcasting Charter Provide distinctive programming and services of the highest quality and ambition, with published by the Minister for the emphasis on home production Communications, Marine and Natural Inform the Irish public by delivering, nationwide, the best comprehensive independent Resources in June 2004. The purpose of the News service possible Charter is to provide an understanding to Be the unifying source of national participation in all major events the people of Ireland of what is expected of RTÉ in return for the significant public funds provided to it from the proceeds of the RTÉ’s values are to: television licence fee. RTÉ details, in its Operate in the public interest, providing News and Current Affairs that is fair and Annual Report, how each commitment has impartial, accurate and challenging been met; this document is available on the Connect with our audiences by understanding and satisfying their needs organisation’s website. Deliver a value for money service Be creative in everything we do In response to the Charter the RTÉ Authority Be honest and transparent in all of our activities published Guiding Principles: Implementing Take personal responsibility for pursuing the Organisation’s goals the Public Service Broadcasting Charter Be responsible to our employees and consider everyone as an individual which details the core values and goals of Optimise the performance of each person, department, division and the Organisation the organisation and an outline plan, by each by working together division of the organisation, for achieving the Respect each other and our diversity goals over the period 2004-2007. These Take pride in everything we do, everything we are and everything we create principles have now been developed into and superseded by RTÉ Strategic It is clear from these statements that RTÉ believes that trust is the foundation stone of Corporate Plan 2007-2011. its relationship with the audience and that the organisation strives to ensure it can be trusted to be independent, impartial and honest in all of its activities. RTÉ Corporate Communications Following the publication of RTÉ’s Strategic Corporate Plan, the Official Languages Act once it is applied to RTÉ, will be 2006–2010 in March 2006, a second iteration was published consolidated in 2008 in July 2007. This document, which is monitored on an ongoing RTÉ, in Q3 2007, established an Audience Reaction Panel basis by the Executive and the Authority, is helping to ensure which will be consolidated during 2008 to provide a direct strategic ongoing planning across the organisation. A third channel of communication between a representative sample of iteration of the Strategic Corporate Plan will be published at the audience and RTÉ the end of 2008 During 2008, RTÉ will partner the Dublin Transportation Office RTÉ will continue to work with the Department of in their campaign to encourage car users to take personal Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (DCENR) responsibility for reducing congestion. We will promote the and the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Communications, campaign to all RTÉ staff and implement a workplace travel Energy and Natural Resources, on the development of plan during 2008 comprehensive broadcasting legislation RTÉ will continue its interaction with, and service to, young The RTÉ Authority adopted RTÉ’s first Corporate people in an educational and scientific context by its Responsibility report in 2006; it was then published and sponsorship role in BT Young Scientists competition widely disseminated. The second edition was published in By the end of 2008, RTÉ will publish a comprehensive action 2007 and a third edition will be published in 2008 plan on interculturalism – mainstreaming cultural diversity The Irish language translation service piloted in 2007, as part across output, staff training and recruitment of RTÉ being in a position to meet fully all the requirements of statement_english.qxp 10/04/2008 10:44 Page 3 before they are born through their first six months of life Science Friction: Four contemporary and controversial science documentaries look at paedophilia, stem-cell research, nuclear energy and There has been a significant increase in investment RTÉ Drama obesity in home-produced television programming. This has A hit crime drama returns; a brand-new screen version Cromwell in Ireland: a major new two-part hour-long become apparent to viewers with a significant of an acclaimed stage play airs exclusively on RTÉ; the amount of new material enhancing the RTÉ shocking real-life story behind one of our most heart- documentary series will graphically re-create the most traumatic invasion in Irish history Television Schedules. The following tables indicate wrenching medical scandals is re-told: RTÉ Drama will some of these developments: have you hooked in 2008 RTÉ is also delighted to announce the return of Home production – both channels, all time Single-handed: Sergeant Jack Driscoll is back to find Surgeons and Future Shock; Irish-language series a missing child in this new two-part instalment of the Oileán, Scannal and Leargas; a new disability series; hit crime drama and multicultural strands What in the World?, Faraway Genre 2005 2006 2007 2008 Up Close and No Place Like Home. Meanwhile RTÉ ACTUAL HOURS MINIMUM BitterSweet: three very different worlds, three very TARGET different women - but with everything in common. will soon announce a range of new series dedicated to Bittersweet is a new feature-length drama for RTÉ health, wildlife, crime, rural affairs and literacy, all to air Young People’s 738 889 850 788 Whistleblower: a story of moral courage and the in 2008. enduring strength of the human spirit, Whistleblower Sports 767 899 811 969 traces the story of three fictionalised characters who, when faced with a professional dilemma, are prepared RTÉ Lifestyle News/Current Affairs 1128 1210 1226 1167 RTÉ’s lifestyle programming literally transforms your to challenge the status quo in their quest for justice day. From wardrobes to rooms, both outside and in, Eden: a feature-length film based on the acclaimed Subtitling 4820 5970 6861 6700 stage-play by Eugene O’Brien from gardens to garrets, 2008 promises more innovative programming than ever before. Fair City will continue with four episodes per week Home production – peak time, RTÉ One Not Enough Hours: a new series about coping with the fast-paced pressure of modern life RTÉ Factual and RTÉ Diversity Guerrilla Gourmet: Featuring Ireland’s top chefs Genre 2005 2006 2007 2008 Addressing you as citizen, not just as consumer, RTÉ’s cooking up a storm outside of the comfort of their ACTUAL HOURS MINIMUM TARGET factual output reflects and challenges your emerging high-spec restaurant kitchens Ireland. Hidden History and Arts Lives return in 2008 Marry Me: do you want to pop the question in a Drama 125 127 134 126 alongside more new factual programming strands than unique and memorable way? If so, tune in as RTÉ’s ever before, including a range of new series like Pamela Flood unveils those who said “Will you . ?” Factual 361 385 383 377 Ancient Vision, The Importance of being Irish and The especially for RTÉ Limits of Liberty. Who Do You Think You Are?: well-known people Music/Entertainment 266 282 282 263 from Irish life trace their genealogical heritage In 2008 RTÉ Factual will bring you a diverse range of Designs for Life: over two years in production, this voices and commentaries. From Diarmuid Ferriter to unique series follows home-building projects right David Coleman, Liz O’Donnell to George Lee, Mark through from design to completion Little to Des Bishop, Marie Cassidy to John Banville, RTÉ Factual will explore the unique visions of some of Year-on-year RTÉ Lifestyle delivers you the Your number one, The Late Late Show, will return in our most individual voices. programmes you want to watch, when you want to 2008 alongside Tubridy Tonight, Winning Streak and watch them. In 2008 we’ll welcome back No Frontiers, You’re a Star New programmes include: Life Without Me, How Long Will You Live?, The Arts Lives: eight new Arts Lives documentaries on RTÉ Entertainment will renew its commitment to key Afternoon Show, Seoige and O’Shea, Room to national event programming, from The Rose of Tralee artists as varied as Ronnie Drew and John Banville Improve and Show House, as well as unveiling new to the star-studded IFTA Awards Ancient Vision: can we re-build some of Ireland’s cookery and self-improvement series. most iconic ancient sites? Using feature-film Come West Along the Road, Fleadh Ceoil, and The standard Computer Generated Imaging, this new Full Set will bring Ireland’s rich traditional musical two-part series aims to do just that RTÉ Entertainment and RTÉ Music heritage to a wide audience 21st Century Child: Psychologist David Coleman Aiming for more entertainment hours than in 2007, RTÉ It’s that time of year again with EuroSong ’08 as you tracks the development of a group of children from Entertainment will be your number one in 2008.
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