GAA on Sky may be reviewed after public give views

Sky’s rights to broadcast GAA championship games may come under the microscope, following the launch by the Communications Minister of a public consultation on what should be free to air because of its cultural or societal importance.

Pat Rabbitte is seeking views on what national events should be listed as free for everyone to enjoy on RTÉ, TV3 or TG4 and has promised to consider all submissions.

Under broadcasting laws, the list has to be reviewed every three years, and is judged on the extent to which an event has a “special general resonance for the people of Ireland”.