Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

RTE proposes to cease its long wave radio service which will affect a large number of Irish emigrants, particularly older emigrants, in Britain. It is also an issue of concern in many parts of Northern Ireland, particularly in north Antrim and other rural parts of the Six Counties. Yesterday, the foreign affairs committee unanimously agreed to write to RTE to request it give a commitment that it will not cease this service. Will the Tánaiste do likewise? We have very ambitious and laudatory plans to support the diaspora and connect better with it. The removal of this long wave radio service would be very detrimental, particularly for many older Irish emigrants who depend on it for keeping in touch with home and getting the news from here.

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