RTÉ to receive interim funding of €56m 'subject to certain conditions'

Leo Varadkar said that the Government has agreed to additional funding, contingent on 'certain reforms'

The broadcaster has set out a €40m hole in its finances and has been hit by a major drop in TV licence fees being paid. Picture: Denis Minihane.

RTÉ will receive interim funding of €56m, it has been confirmed.

The broadcaster has set out a €40m hole in its finances and has been hit by a major drop in TV licence fees being paid. Previously, the Government had only committed €16m to plug that gap.