RTE whining about its funding is nothing new, with the broadcaster frequently claiming it can’t survive due to the lowly €160 it charges for its licence fee. RTE whining about its funding is nothing new, with the broadcaster frequently claiming it can’t survive due to the lowly €160 it charges for its licence fee. However, the national broadcaster now has an unlikely ally in its campaign to have more taxpayers’ money thrown at it. RTE needs to get its finances in order, but in the meantime, maybe Shinawil can address this relatively minor issue? With the greatest respect to the current crew, who do a great job, why not hire only Irish dancers?

Source: Irish Independent March 28, 2019 12:22 UTC