Oireachtas TV should be broadcast on Saorview in the public interest

Following the last general election, the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission obtained independent research into public awareness and knowledge of the Oireachtas.

The public was disgruntled, apathetic and disengaged, especially younger age groups, who displayed little or no knowledge or interest in politics or voting.

The response was the Oireachtas Television channel, which was launched last September, broadcasting 24/7 the unedited deliberations of the two Houses and various Oireachtas committees.