RAT’S IT

RTE locked in €5.4k battle against mice and rats invading campus – including creche & Fair City set as experts called in

Two new special mouse-catching RADAR units have been installed

• Published: 14:28, 10 Jun 2025

RTE has had a spate of pest problems this year with rats and mice sighted in the creche, the main canteen, the wardrobe department, and even on the Fair City set.

The broadcaster has faced an ongoing battle against four-legged invaders on its sprawling Dublin 4 complex with €5,400 spent on checks and inspections over the past twelve months.

Last December, exterminators were called in after a “reported mouse sighting” in the campus creche, according to inspection logs.

A report said the area was inspected and treated and that a follow-up visit would take place within ten days.

In February, there were further problems at the creche when there was “reported mouse droppings in the kitchen.”

On the same day, another report came in from the second floor of the RTE library building where “one dead mouse was removed from the premises.”A follow-up inspection warned that there was a large gap under the main doors of the library, which might have been the cause of the problem.

A report said: “Bristle strips are advised as it prevents easy access for rodents.

“All fly units cleaned and maintained, and new sticky boards fitted and found to be in good working order.”

In late March, Rentokil were called out after a “mouse sighting” in the main canteen.