A Longford based senator has called on more funding for national and local media outside of RTÉ. It was confirmed by RTÉ Director General, Kevin Bakhurst that the national broadcaster received €20m in Government funding to make up a shortfall in TV licence revenue.
Fine Gael Senator Micheal Carrigy sits on the Oireachtas Media Committee. Speaking in the Seanad this morning, Senator Carrigy highlighted the work done by local media during this year's Local elections: