Minister Bruton announces scheme to support Irish broadcasting
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The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton TD, today (13 March 2020) announced the Sound and Vision 4 Scheme to support Irish broadcasters with investment of over €40 million over the next three years.
Speaking today, Minister Bruton said:
"This Scheme is supporting Irish broadcasters to undertake imaginative and innovative programming that projects the uniquely Irish experience. Our heritage is our greatest asset and public service broadcasting must reflect the diversity of Irish culture.
"Creative content has an enormous role to play in helping communities understand and mobilise around the major challenges of our time. Climate disruption will be a focus of this year's Scheme. It is the defining issue of this generation and broadcasters play a crucial role in informing the public on the nature of the challenge. There will also be a focus on initiatives to develop local and community broadcasting and projects with lower funding levels."
The Sound and Vision Scheme is funded by the TV license fee from the Broadcasting Fund and is administered by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). The Scheme supports the production of high-quality TV and radio programmes on Irish culture, heritage and experience.
The Scheme is reviewed every three years. The most recent review found that Ireland is unlikely to see significant indigenous content reflecting Irish culture, heritage and diversity unless there is public intervention and highlighted the value and impact of the Scheme.
In December 2019, the government announced a Commission on the future of Irish Public Service Broadcasting. The Commission, chaired by Professor Brian MacCraith will review whether this innovative scheme should play a greater role as technology and consumer preferences evolve.
The Minister's approval will allow the BAI to launch the scheme and to seek applications. It is estimated that the fund will have an annual value in excess of €14 million.
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The main changes to Sound and Vision 4 are set out below:
adult/media literacy
global issues – initially climate change