The Oireachtas Communications Committee has been holding public hearings over the last two days over the proposed Broadcasting Bill. Of interest to emigrants is the section of the bill that would require RTÉ to provide TV to Irish communities abroad; the legislation allows for the use of license funding for this purpose. The programming would… Continue reading Broadcasting Bill would require provision for emigrants
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Can digital radio help emigrants keep in touch?
Digital Radio Mondiale technology would allow the transmission of RTÉ radio into Britain and through much of Europe. Éan member Enda O’Kane has been working with the research group Irish Overseas Broadcasting as part of his efforts to improve Ireland’s radio links with our emigrants. Enda says: Global coverage short wave has always been plagued… Continue reading Can digital radio help emigrants keep in touch?