Martin: State-Funded Media like RTÉ “Strengthens Democracy” May 15, 2023 Unipro2013main Irish News, Politics State-funded Media like RTÉ is Needed Tánaiste Micheál Martin says he doesn’t believe a reduction in the TV licence fee is “on the cards,” because State-funded media like RTÉ is needed to “strengthen democracy.” Credit to : Gript Media Please support our Sponsors here :