It's claimed there is serious division amongst the coalition parties, on how to replace the TV licence fee.
It's reported a number of options are being considered, including direct exchequer funding, a media levy or a charge of up to 15 euro on household bills.
Despite losses of 19 million euro in unpaid licence fees last year, the Tánaiste Micheál Martin's indicated the current system will remain intact “for some time yet".
Political Correspondent with the Business Post Conal Thomas says we're a long way from finding a solution.