Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am greatly disturbed, as I am sure are most, if not all, Members by today's reminder that all local radio stations nationwide have an annual levy of 2% of their turnover imposed on them. As Members are aware, RTE receives a licence fee but those public service broadcasters get nothing for it. In addition, all these local radio stations provide a great deal of news programming, are significant providers of public services but receive nothing in turn.