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RTÉ's Finances Hit Hard By COVID-19

RTÉ has been hit hard by COVID-19, and it was announced this week that the broadcaster will avail of...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

7:13 PM - 24 Apr 2020



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

RTÉ's Finances Hit Hard By COVID-19

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

7:13 PM - 24 Apr 2020

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RTÉ has been hit hard by COVID-19, and it was announced this week that the broadcaster will avail of the government's temporary wage subsidy scheme.

It was also confirmed that there could be a sharp decline in advertising revenue of between 25% and 35% for the year.

There has also been talk of a TV licence moratorium, but Communications Minister Richard Bruton has said he doesn't intend to seek this.

Jennifer Gannon and Joe O'Shea discussed this and more in our weekly TV slot.

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