Risks to RTÉ public service content

RTÉ could be forced to reduce its public service content and viewers could face more repeats on their TV sets unless the broadcaster gets either increased public funding or achieves greater efficiencies, according to the latest independent review of public service broadcasting.

The Public Funding Review of Public Service Broadcasters, carried out by consultants Indecon, also highlighted concerns about TG4, and particularly its shortage of younger viewers.

The review was completed last December and has now been laid before the Oireachtas and focuses primarily on 2016.