RTÉ to face Oireachtas grilling over ending of longwave radio service

RTÉ chiefs will appear before an Oireachtas committee today to address concerns over ending the longwave radio service.

Chairman of the communications committee John O’Mahony said that the broadcaster would be asked to explain the rationale for the closure, due to come into effect in just 12 days.

“The committee is concerned about the impending closure of RTÉ’s longwave transmitter at Clarkstown, and particularly, its impact on the Irish diaspora in the UK,” said Mr O’Mahony.