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# Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

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# Radio
Independent radio stations came ‘critically close’ to shutting down, industry chief warns
An Oireachtas committee heard that revenue from local ads is down between 20% and 30%.
# Radio
JNLR results show that local and regional radio dominate with 53% of listeners
Today’s Joint National Listenership Research figures also show that 85% of all adults listen to radio on a daily basis.
# Broadcasting
Independent radio stations praise calls for 'broadcasting charge'
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland wants the new revenue to be split among other broadcasters, not just RTÉ.
# Broadcasting
Independent broadcasters call for review of RTÉ radio funding
The IBI has called for a “long overdue and comprehensive restructuring” of State-run radio stations as well as the abandonment of the broadcasting levy.
# TV licence
Goverment may axe TV licence...and replace it with a new household charge
Even if you don’t have a TV, you may soon have to start contributing to RTE’s output.