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Taoiseach ‘determined’ new funding model for public service broadcasting is open to competition

Leo Varadkar says decision on future funding model for RTÉ due ‘in coming months’

Varadkar’s comments come after the government confirmed it had approved interim funding for RTÉ of up to €56 million, subject to conditions. Picture: Fergal Phillips

A decision will be made “in the coming months” about a long-term funding model for RTÉ with a view to having a new system in place by 2025, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.

Speaking in Limerick, Varadkar said he is "very determined" that funding from any new system that is agreed will not go to just RTÉ but will be "open to competition" from other broadcasters.

"I would hope that we can make a decision ...