RTÉ Player needs investment of 'several million euro'

RTÉ’s head of public affairs Vivienne Flood said  'further evolution' of the player would necessitate the acquisition of 'additional specialist skills which will require increased operating expenditure'. File Picture: Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie

Bringing the RTÉ Player in line with industry standards will likely cost “several million euro” in terms of capital investment, the broadcaster has said.

In correspondence with the Public Accounts Committee, RTÉ’s head of public affairs Vivienne Flood said such an investment would be a “minimal requirement” in order to bring the online player up to standard.