Funding offers – Round 1
Round 1 of the News & Current Affairs Independent Commercial Television Scheme sees almost €3 million in funding awarded to support the creation of additional news and current affairs content by independent commercial television that will strengthen the plurality of, and access to, trusted content by Irish audiences, facilitating better informed public discourse and contributing to a healthy democracy.
Below are the outcomes of Round 1 of the Scheme.
News & Current Affairs Independent Commercial Television Funding Scheme Round 1
| Applicant | Channel | Funding offer* |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media Television Limited | Virgin Media One / Two | €2,989,200 |
*Funding offers are in principle only and are subject to acceptance and contracting.