New Irish broadcasting charge may replace TV licence

Ireland’s Minister for Communications has confirmed that he is considering a new household broadcasting charge to replace the television licence fee. Pat Rabbitte Loading... told the Dail that this would not be an additional charge, and would not affect anyone who was already paying their television licence. He agreed with Fianna Fail’s Eamon O Cuiv that the current funding model was not sustainable i...
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Ireland’s Minister for Communications has confirmed that he is considering a new household broadcasting charge to replace the television licence fee. Pat Rabbitte told the Dail that this would not be an additional charge, and would not affect anyone who was already paying their television licence. He agreed with Fianna Fail’s Eamon O Cuiv that the current funding model was not sustainable in the long run.

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