RT? abuses its position,claim rivals
September 12th, 2010 - 12:34 UTC
by Andy Sennitt.
Irish public broadcaster RT? is using its €200m annual cash injection from the licence fee to prop up its commercial activities, putting other media at a significant competitive disadvantage, according to the National Newspapers of Ireland (NNI).
The association also says RT? is acting outside its remit as a State-financed broadcaster, under the terms of both domestic legislation and EU protocols, and has blurred the lines between its public-service role and its commercial activities.
These include RT? promoting various internet-based commercial activities in association with outside companies, such as a dating site, car sales and even house sales and rentals through RT? property.
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