Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I add my voice in support of the amendment. There is a strong argument for a reduction in the levy given the service provided by local radio and the role it plays within communities the length and breadth of the State as part of its public service remit. There is also an argument to be made that a reduction in the levy is justified for local radio stations given that they pay the exact same levy as other stations with a much bigger audience and much greater resources. It seems unfair that they should be penalised by having to pay the same as others that are in a much better position, especially given the vital public, information and community service they provide.

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