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18 May 2022
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18 May 2022
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Fine Gael Senator Micheal Carrigy
News outlets and local radio in Longford should benefit from State support in a proposed alternative public service media charge to replace the outdated TV licence fee, Fine Gael Senator Micheál Carrigy has said.
The proposal is one of the main recommendations in the Fine Gael submission to the Future of Media Commission following a detailed survey and analysis on the local media landscape nationwide by the party with feedback from almost 100 key stakeholders.
Senator Carrigy said a cornerstone of the Fine Gael submission is strengthening and ensuring a successful future for regional newspapers, radio stations and media outlets serving their communities in Longford.
“A strong media sector is a cornerstone of a well-functioning democracy. We have always been lucky to have such a sector in Longford who do their duty without fear or favour. But that sector is under severe threat and has been for some time. It needs more support,” commented Senator Carrigy.
“Our local media organisations including, the Longford Leader newspaper and Shannonside FM in Longford need support now more than ever.
“Advertising and income sources are depleting, and online sites are taking content without reimbursing those who source it, while at the same time, throughout the Covid-19 public health emergency, the value of trusted news sources has never been more important.
“A diverse range of trusted local media sources is fundamental to our society. The content created by local media is essential to ensuring our communities continue to receive accurate, up to date and diverse news stories. We must act now to protect this valuable sector.”
For more on tis story, see www.longfordleader.ie.
Paula McMara at the 2019 County Longford Agricultural Show. PICTURE: MICHELLE GHEE
The close knit south Longford communities of Legan and Carrickedmond came to a silent standstill last Saturday afternoon as highly respected local farmer Kevin Skelly was laid to rest.
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