Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport

General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed)

2:00 am

Evanne Ní Chuilinn (Fine Gael)
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In his opening statement Mr. Scanlon said that a lot of the production is on a voluntary basis and at club level. This is encouraging, but we cannot trade on passion. We see that a lot in sport, unfortunately. Is the business case sustainable or is there a need for another funding stream? Deputy Brennan also queried this. How does Mr. Scanlon see the business case progressing?