Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Similar to other Deputies, I want to raise the issue of the accessibility of our national games, the controversy following the publication of GAAGO schedule for 2024 and the ongoing inquiry by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in regard to the licence for GAAGO, which was originally designed for an international market but is now exclusive in showing games on a domestic basis. I want to ask in regard to the remit of the GAA and RTÉ, our national broadcaster, which has exclusivity not just on the free-to-air broadcast but is also a 50% partner with the GAA on this paywall platform. There are consumer issues that I would raise with the Minister of State. Certainly, this deal was originally negotiated with the former director general, Dee Forbes, at a time when RTÉ was really driving its commercial revenue. It does not sit well with many of the GAA fraternity, in particular with those who have digital inequality across rural areas. I ask the Minister of State to look at this as a matter of priority.

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