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Irish Government Cuts RTÉ Funding by €20m; DG Warns of Impact

Irish Government Cuts RTÉ Funding by €20m; DG Warns of Impact

Ireland’s government has reduced RTÉ’s funding by €20 million. Director general Kevin Bakhurst criticized the decision, saying it was unexpected and would affect delivery of the broadcaster’s five-year strategy.

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The government has cut RTÉ's funding by €20m - and Kevin Bakhurst is not happy about it