Press release
Minister Catherine Martin announces additional funding for TG4
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media today announced that TG4 will be allocated an additional €1.9 million in 2020.
This is in addition to the €3.5m in additional funding that Minister Martin secured for TG4 in Budget 2021 to support the implementation of their Strategy.
The additional funding for TG4 in 2020 is Covid-19 related and recognises the extra expenditure TG4 has needed to undertake this year to provide special Covid 19- related programming for their viewers and to ensure that production is carried out in a safe environment.
Speaking today, Minister Martin said:
“TG4 has done a terrific job in responding to the challenges posed by Covid-19, putting in place programming such as Cúla4 ar Scoil for younger audiences and providing important news and information to keep the public safe and well-informed. I’m delighted to be able to support them in this important work.”
This additional funding will also assist TG4 to further strengthen its partnerships with independent production companies and secure ongoing employment in that sector.