RTÉ urged to serve up regional bulletins

RTÉ has been urged to consider establishing regional television news bulletins for each province.

The call was made by Co Cork-based TD Billy Kelleher following yesterday’s publication of the Draft Public Service Broadcasting Charter.

“The charter makes clear that RTÉ should not report and assess news events from a Dublin perspective alone. British Television has shown us how regional news bulletins are a key part of the schedules of both the BBC and ITV,” said the Glanmire-based deputy said.