RTÉ is to call for an increase in the TV licence fee claiming “If there is no action, RTÉ will not be able to return to a stable financial position.” RTE’s Director-General Dee Forbes is expected to make the call before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee tomorrow. For reaction, Ciara spoke to Mattie McGrath Independent TD.

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