Effect of RTE cutbacks on GAA coverage?
April 05, 2012
Proposed cutbacks in RTE expenditure could have a major impact on coverage of the national games down the line.
Though the current deal with the GAA has two years to run, proposed cutbacks in RTE expenditure could have a major impact on coverage of the national games down the line.
A slashing in expenditure of 25% on GAA coverage would have a major impact on the volume and quality of coverage on the national station.
The greater costs involved in producing television sport mean that the 'small screen' will be impacted upon more negatively than radio.
With more stations covering Gaelic Games (RTE, TG4, TV3 and Setanta in the south) as well as BBC and ITV in the north, the allocation of broadcasting rights next time round will be very interesting for all concerned.
The extensive coverage of the National Leagues and the Club Championships on TG4 from September to May could boost its claim for a slice of the senior championship cake.
Meanwhile the 'pay-per-view' option may be considered as a means in maintaining revenue streams.
