TV3 declares war on RTÉ’s system of ‘dual-funding’

TV3 has declared war on RTÉ in a battle for ratings as well as a challenge to end the state broadcaster’s access to dual funding from advertising and the TV licence fee.

TV3 chief executive David McRedmond said there was an overwhelming need for economic regulation of the Irish television industry to provide fairer competition in the sector.

Mr McRedmond called on the Government and regulators to reform the system that allowed RTÉ funding from two revenue streams as he unveiled details of TV3’s autumn schedule in Dublin yesterday.