RTE recorded nearly three dozen incidents last year involving threatening phone calls, stalking and harassment of staff, as well as trespassing and a physical assault.

An internal health and safety report released under Freedom of Information legislation recorded 34 cases of ‘third-party violence’ during the first nine months of 2025.

It found there were 16 cases involving threats made over the phone and another four threatening emails to staff members.

There were four reports of stalking or harassment, and three cases of verbal abuse, threats, or aggression towards employees.

Two threatening social media posts were also logged, as well as three cases of anti-social behaviour directed at staff.

There was a single case of physical assault, described as pushing or shoving in the report.

A further one-off case of trespassing was logged by RTÉ’s health and safety team, according to the records.

The report said threatening phone calls were the most common type of incident and that victims were supported in making formal reports, and if necessary, complaints to the gardaí.

It also warned the impact of third-party violence on staff could have a significant effect and needed to be carefully managed to prevent future occurrences.

The report warned employees could suffer from anxiety and stress, as well as PTSD, a fear of working with third parties or in the field, and worry about family members being affected.

It also said there was a risk of ‘sleeping problems and fatigue’, emotional exhaustion, depression, and physical and emotional burnout.

The RTÉ document said recording such incidents was essential for identifying hazards, assessing risks and developing control measures to protect staff.

The report said tracking incidents would help the broadcaster identify trends, develop targeted response plans, and fulfil its legal obligations to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

The analysis also described 15 accidents, one of which required statutory reporting to the Health and Safety Authority.

These included four incidents where a staff member was struck by a falling or moving object.

There were three cases where somebody ‘hit against something fixed or stationary’ and a further three slips, trips and falls.

Two cases of ‘twisting or turning of the body’, two of physical stress or strain, and one hot liquid spill were also logged.

The report catalogued 18 other near-miss reports, seven illnesses, and three ‘undesirable circumstances’, including incidents such as static shock or a stolen vehicle.

It said injury accidents were more likely to involve male employees and that this would be used for targeted interventions.

The report also noted gender could sometimes be a risk factor in accidents more generally, including the higher likelihood of male drivers speeding or engaging in other risky behaviours.

‘Understanding the gender of individuals involved in accidents helps create tailored safety campaigns by highlighting different risk factors,’ it said.

The health and safety team said they had also assessed sensitive content exposure and third-party violence.

It had also looked at other risk areas including indoor air quality, noise exposure, driving for work, electromagnetic fields, and lead-containing materials.

Overall, the report said there had been 78 work-related incidents reported by RTÉ in the first nine months of 2025.

The number of accidents reported is on course to fall, however, with 15 recorded in the first nine months of last year compared to 32 in all of 2024, and 37 in 2023.

A spokeswoman said: ‘RTÉ takes the safety and well-being of our employees very seriously. Third-party violence and threats towards employees are not acceptable or tolerated.

‘Preventing and managing third-party violence is a core part of R00TÉ’s safety management system, supported by risk assessment, training, employee supports, and ongoing liaison with An Garda Síochána.’