Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State spoke about Carlow and I met a representative of my local radio station last week as Mr. John Purcell was here in Leinster House to visit the Dáil.. One thing that was highlighted was the funding. The Minister of State is aware that local media are vital in rural Ireland. They provide real information in real time and do a great job of fighting wrong information. What are the supports for Carlow and Kilkenny's KCLR station? It is important for the future. Throughout Covid, we all saw how important local radio was to inform and let people know such as elderly people. My mother listened to it every day. She was able to tell me everything that was happening. Even though it covers local radio, it covers many national issues, which is also very important for people today. Funding is of utmost importance. KCLR has been operating for 18 years this week. I wish it the best. I was delighted to be on the station yesterday to wish it well. I hope it will see another 50 years.

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