Government seeks to designate 14 more sporting events as free-to-air

Minister Catherine Martin has announced a public consultation as part of the statutory review of the major sporting events designated as free-to-air TV broadcasts. File picture

The Government is looking to add 14 sporting events across soccer, rugby and GAA to the designated free-to-air list.

Nine women’s events are being considered for a designation to achieve equivalence for women’s sport under plans to expand the free-to-air designation.