Media Sector
Dail Éireann — 2025-10-02
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Robert O'Donoghue (LAB), Dublin Fingal West

What measures is the Minister adopting to ensure that independent radio stations, such as Live 95, which covers the constituencies of the Chair and the Minister, have fair access to funding in budget 2026, particularly in underserved rural areas? By what means does he plan to support current affairs and local news provision?

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