Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2026
457. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he has considered proposals seeking additional funding for TG4 in Budget 2027; and the approach being taken by his Department to such proposals in the budgetary process. [68869/26]
View answerThe Programme for Government, Securing Ireland's Future, sets out this Government's commitment to continuing to support the growth of TG4 in meeting its public service remit.
The level of public funding to our public service media providers is determined with regard to the provisions of the Broadcasting Act 2009, under which Coimisiún na Meán submit annual recommendations in respect of requisite level of public funding required to permit TG4 to fulfil its statutory public service objects. The most recent such funding recommendation, covering 2027, was submitted to me by An Coimisiún on 30 June this year and is informing my considerations as part of the 2027 Budget and Estimates process regarding the funding for TG4 in 2027.
It is worth noting that in its review of public funding allocations for this year, An Coimisiún recommended a funding level of €66.34m for TG4. The allocation which was secured in Budget 2026 amounted to €65.376m, which is 75% greater than the amount allocated in 2020. This is indicative of successive Governments' commitment to ensuring stable, sufficient funding for public service broadcasters to maintain quality programming and public trust.
