Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht

Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion

Mr. Adrian Lynch:

It is about €50 million. When one adds 140,000 homes without televisions and 250,000 people who do not pay the licence fee, it is €50 million so we would have a very different conversation in this room. As the lead in terms of public service media, we want to support local journalism and radio. That is absolutely essential for democracy in this country. It is fair to say, having witnessed the American election, a strong public service media is like a giant sinkhole for polarisation as it actually brings things together. As it is absolutely vital, we would be very supportive.

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