Coimisiún na Meán urgently needs to examine its decision to sharply increase the broadcasting levy on independent radio stations across the country.
The broadcasting regulator is being told it should appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee to explain the hike and what the money will be used for.
Committee member Micheál Carrigy says local radio stations have been blindsided by the increase of 39%…
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