Delayed plan will see new media levy to replace TV licence

Local and national print media could also be eligible to draw from the new levy but Government sources say speculation Revenue will collect it is 'premature'

It has been confirmed that the existing TV licence will be replaced by a wider media levy, which will also seek to direct funding to protect local and national print media. File picture: Andy Gibson

A major battle within Government as to how public interest media is to be funded has led to a significant delay in new plans being approved.

It has been confirmed that the existing TV licence will be replaced by a wider media levy, which will also seek to direct funding to protect local and national print media.