RTÉ crisis: Minister urges public to pay TV license after major drop in last month

Figures released to Fine Gael Kerry South TD Brendan Griffin show the number of people paying the licence fell by 5,837 in June and the first week of July, compared to the same period last year. Picture: Nick Ansell/PA

There has been a drop of over €1m in TV licence fee revenue since the RTÉ secret payments scandal emerged, raising concerns that the broadcaster will need a financial bailout.

The number of people paying the TV licence has fallen by 5,837 across June and the first week of July when compared to the same period last year.