New public service broadcaster should be set up in event of united Ireland, researchers say

New public service broadcaster should be set up in event of united Ireland, researchers say

The report examined whether BBC Northern Ireland would continue, whether RTÉ would take over, or if a new body should be set up in the event of a united Ireland.

A new public service broadcaster should be considered in the event of a united Ireland, researchers have said.

Such a new model would involve hubs in 10 areas across the island and draw on the assets, infrastructure and people of RTÉ and BBC Northern Ireland, the researcher from Ulster University and DCU argued.

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