Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Revised)
10:35 am
Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I have just one question on the broadcasting licence fee and its appropriation among the independent broadcasters and RTÉ. How is that broken down percentage-wise? Would it be possible to take a look at how it is shared? Many independent broadcasters, particularly local radio stations, find it extremely difficult to operate and have cut their costs to the minimum. I do not need to describe the services they provide, but will the Minister give us a breakdown of how the fee is divided?