Calls for balance in broadcasting sector

Added: 04-07-2012

Commercial radio stations are calling on the Government to create a more balanced broadcasting sector.

The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland - which represents 34 stations around the country - says RTE has an unfair funding advantage.

A policy document on the Future Funding of the Broadcasting Sector has been launched by the IBI today.

Speaking at the launch, Chairman Scott Williams said, broadcasting remains one of the few sectors where unfair competition from a State-owned entity continues to distort the marketplace.