Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland Statement on the Role of Public Service Media in Ireland
Posted: 12th November 2019
There has been a lot of discussion around public service broadcasting in recent days. We believe that independent, well-resourced and balanced public service broadcasting is fundamental to a democratic society. As the national development agency for film, television and animation, Screen Ireland strongly supports the role of Irish public service media in promoting cultural diversity and Irish storytelling on screen that is accessible ‘free-to-air’ to audiences across Ireland.
The unprecedented challenges facing RTÉ and broadcasters all over the world as younger audiences in particular are changing how they consume media requires transformational change. Ireland has the creative talent, the literary heritage and the international credibility to create stories that engage audiences worldwide. Our public service broadcaster needs to be empowered to play a key role in developing Irish stories on screen and supporting the independent creative community across Ireland.