'One of RTÉ's main issues is the licence fee evasion rate of about 13pc.' RTÉ insisted the funding model for public service broadcasters needs to be urgently addressed, regardless of how 2020 finishes out. "While RTÉ has managed our finances through the pandemic well so far, this does not mean we are financially secure," said a spokesman. "In more normal times, there remains a persistent gap between the cost of delivering our broad remit and income which is exacerbated by the current TV licence system. One of RTÉ's main issues is the licence fee evasion rate of about 13pc.

Source: Irish Independent November 15, 2020 01:30 UTC