Irish media policy is an unloved game where nobody in charge really wants the ball, and whenever they do end up in possession, they dabble in a few keepy-uppies before safely kicking to touch. It made sense for believers in public media, and yet it was simultaneously far too radical. Currently, the only eligible applicants to Sound & Vision are production companies with commissions from Irish television or radio stations. As the Government’s press release for the Future of Media Commission takes the time to observe, Sound & Vision is “limited by statute to the broadcasting sector”. The lesson here is that even modest adjustments to the scheme could have substantial consequences for the viability of Irish production companies and the health and output of Irish media.

Source: The Irish Times October 06, 2020 03:22 UTC