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We already have a TV licence fee, says Pope, the Irish Times consumer affairs correspondent. But with a well-designed levy, the consumer wouldn’t pay, argues independent producer Bass
Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan indicates no intention to introduce additional charge
Representative body for writers warns Patrick O’Donovan that decision puts their economic livelihoods at risk
Minister for Media says he does not support a levy on streaming services at the moment
Since taking up his portfolio in January, Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan has acquired a reputation for glibness
People using television-streaming services are ‘paying enough’, says Minister for Media
Taoiseach accused Opposition of ‘mob politics’, while Sinn Féin leader said Verona Murphy’s role was ‘delivered’ by Michael Lowry
Radio: Liveline guest host adoitly covers Dáil speaking-time fiasco as political divisions are laid bare on Drivetime
None of these cases casts the individuals or organisations involved in a flattering light.
X-ray scanner at centre of controversy is piece of equipment that an ambitious art gallery should have
Minister told about gigabit ‘urban blackspots' and potentially uneconomic locations
Sums range from €1.65m for Special Olympics Ireland to €37,000 for taekwondo
X-ray scanner affair shows ‘really, really poor project management’, according to Patrick O’Donovan
Prof Niamh Brennan will lead the review, while a parallel review will be conducted of the Department of Arts and Culture itself
IT firms have extensive work with government departments
Differences emerge between council and department over timing of warning about botched IT project
Extent of losses from failed IT project only disclosed last summer, statement from Catherine Martin suggests
Tánaiste tells Fine Gael TDs and Senators that NMH paused helped to reassure people
Council and OPW trying to circumvent environmental protection, group claims
UK firm is investing €10m to expand its operations in Limerick and Clare
Harris, McConalogue and Chambers test positive for virus along with Taoiseach
Decision pushed back to September due to complexity of project, An Bord Pleanála says
Brú na Bóinne Unesco heritage site features megalithic art and digital exhibition
Cabra gate on park’s north side ‘too narrow’ for planned service
Cutting diplomatic ties ‘always the last resort’ in conflict situations, says Martin
Charlie Flanagan accuses ambassador of lying to Oireachtas committee over Ukraine
Park can no longer be ‘quasi-dumping ground for parking’, says OPW Minister
Backslapping Fine Gael Senator puts his foot in it while Russia gets lost in the boogie
Junior minister says the change should make the Dublin park ‘a safer place’
Crowds gather outside after visits inside chamber cancelled due to Covid concerns
Covid-19 scuppers Newgrange winter solstice visits for a second year
Footage from Co Meath passage tomb to be broadcast online on December 20th, 21st, 22nd
Dáil hears claim ‘no substantive progress’ made but meeting with landlord planned
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