Regulator wants RTE and TG4 to get more money from taxpayers
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Regulator wants RTE and TG4 to get more money from taxpayers
"It warns that broadcasters will become an increasing drain on public purse"
"Coimisiún na Meán has recommended that both RTÉ and TG4 be given millions of euro extra to help them meet their public service obligations."
"The conclusion of its five-year review of funding for the two stations is that RTÉ should be allocated €255m in 2026, and €275m in 2027."
Broadcasters will become an increasing drain on the public purse. Coimisiún na Meán recommends that RTÉ and TG4 receive additional funding to meet public service obligations. The recommendation follows a five-year funding review for the two stations. The review specifies that RTÉ should receive €255m in 2026 and €275m in 2027. Millions of euro in additional support are proposed for both broadcasters to ensure they can fulfil their public service roles. The funding adjustments aim to address financial pressures facing national public-service media providers.
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