Irish broadcasters call for levy on streaming services

Representatives from the broadcasting industry are before the Oireachtas Media Committee to discuss the forthcoming Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill, which will establish a media regulator that will for the first time oversee streaming services. File photo: PA

Irish broadcasters have called for a levy on streaming platforms which target Irish customers.

Representatives from the broadcasting industry are before the Oireachtas Media Committee to discuss the forthcoming Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill, which will establish a media regulator that will for the first time oversee streaming services.