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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Should The License Fee Be Increased?

Larry Bass, producer of Dancing with the Stars, has claimed that RTÉ's programming is in jeopardy un...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:49 PM - 27 Mar 2019



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Should The License Fee Be Increased?

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:49 PM - 27 Mar 2019

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Larry Bass, producer of Dancing with the Stars, has claimed that RTÉ's programming is in jeopardy unless the TV licence is increased.

Bass said the show might not be back on screen next year unless the licence fee increases from the current rate of €160.

Can an increase be justified?

Is the broadcaster taking enough risks with the programmes it is commissioning?

Ed Smith and Jennifer Gannon discussed this in our weekly TV slot.

Should The License Fee Be Increased?

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