The Government is proposing that the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals be broadcast as ‘free-to-air’ events.

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht and Media Catherine Martin plans on adding 14 major sporting events to the ‘free-to-air’ designation, which now go out for public consultation. They include live coverage of Ireland’s Six Nations rugby games and the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals, two of which will be shown on the GAAGO subscription streaming platform this year.

Minister Martin said: “The review of the list of free-to-air events provides an opportunity to ensure that our most memorable sporting moments are retained on national TV for the people of Ireland to view together on an equal basis. Watching sporting or other events of national importance together creates a sense of community and national connectedness and should be accessible to everyone.

“I hope to take this opportunity to deliver on a Programme for Government commitment to increase the visibility of women’s sport.

"The achievements of our female sporting talent should be available to view on our national broadcasters, providing both entertainment and valuable role models to our younger participants in sport. I encourage all interested parties and stakeholders to contribute to this consultation process.”

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