Sir, – Despite the egregious financial mismanagement of RTÉ and the equally shocking refusal by some former executives to be accountable, it is clear that the Government intends to continue to fund the national broadcaster by mandatory financial support from the public.
The non-payment of the television “licence” continues to be rigorously pursued. Because, the ads remind us, it is “the law”.
The Government obviously feels that it needs its national broadcaster. A broadcaster funded by citizens, whether they use it or not.
As a senior citizen, my television licence is paid for me under the universal household package.
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I also subscribe to one of the major streaming services. This is actually considerably more expensive than the current licence fee. But, crucially, it is my choice. As it is my choice to buy whatever newspaper I like.
Clearly, despite the litany of mismanagement and largesse with public monies in RTÉ, the enforced support of the broadcaster is set to continue in whatever guise is chosen. – Yours, etc,
LARRY DUNNE,
Rosslare Harbour,
Co Wexford.
