TV licence is 'law of the land' and must be respected, says minister

Michael McGrath said that last year over €130 million was collected "in the worst of times in terms of RTÉ's reputation". Picture: Sasko Lazarov/© RollingNews.ie

The Finance Minister said he stands by his view that long-term funding for RTÉ cannot be 100% through the Exchequer.

Michael McGrath said he accepts there is a need for reform or even fundamental changes to the funding model.