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This is a very creditable performance in what is one of Europe\u2019s most competitive national television markets, with a very high percentage of homes subscribing to satellite, cable or IP platforms that make available scores of TV channels and players that offer a wide choice of content.<\/p>\n

As a broadcaster that believes in regional development, TG4 focuses on sourcing content and services from companies which operate through the Irish language, many of which are located in Gaeltacht and regional areas. <\/p>\n

In 2024, TG4 spent \u20ac40.3m on creative services in Ireland of which \u20ac35.5m was spent with regional creative companies. Of the \u20ac40.3m spent on creative services in 2024, TG4 invested \u20ac32.1m in content from the Irish independent sector, of which \u20ac30.2m was invested in Ireland\u2019s regions. Through this, we have supported growth and jobs in regional creative industries, helping to sustain and build Ireland\u2019s regional creative economy.<\/p>\n

We estimate that in 2024, TG4\u2019s expenditures in Ireland made a contribution to national output of circa \u20ac101m and supported approximately 2,140 full-time equivalent jobs (direct, indirect and induced). Of this, TG4\u2019s expenditures in the regions made a contribution to regional output of circa \u20ac88m and supported 1,951 full-time equivalent jobs (direct, indirect and induced).<\/p>\n

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Government Funding<\/h3>\n

The Government is providing current funding of \u20ac54.85m to TG4 for 2025 and capital funding of \u20ac5.15m. TG4 also derives income from selling commercial air-time and programme sponsorship. <\/p>\n

TG4 is acknowledged as one of the most efficient and cost effective television stations in Europe.<\/p>\n


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TG4\u00a0Availability<\/h3>\n

The channel’s signal covers the island of Ireland. \u00a0It is receivable by aerial on Saorview (ROI) and Freeview. \u00a0All Sky satellite customers in Ireland receive TG4 as do all UPC cable subscribers in the Republic and Virgin Media cable customers in Belfast as well as Eircom TV users. \u00a0TG4 is also available worldwide via our Player<\/a>, on the iOS App for iPhone and iPad and on the Smart TV App.<\/p>\n

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Content<\/h3>\n

The channel\u2019s programmes have achieved national recognition, prestigious prizes and awards at home and abroad and sales overseas.<\/p>\n

Music, documentary and sports coverage have earned particular praise for TG4. \u00a0Its regular soap-opera, Ros na R\u00fan has made its mark as has the channel’s distinctive news service, Nuacht TG4.<\/p>\n

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Employment<\/h3>\n

TG4 employs a dedicated core staff of 120 people from all parts of Ireland at its Connemara Gaeltacht headquarters.<\/p>\n

The high-skill employment generated by TG4 is of particular importance in the Gaeltacht areas. \u00a0The channel is the largest and most strategically important investor in the future of sustaining the Gaeltacht.<\/p>\n

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Output<\/h3>\n

TG4\u2019s Irish language output is available world-wide on the TG4 Player<\/a>\u00a0which provides a live stream of the TV output as well as an archive of the channel\u2019s recently broadcast Irish language programmes.<\/p>\n

Surveys and audience feedback confirm that TG4 is satisfying its core Gaeltacht and Irish language public as well as the wider national audience and a growing number of overseas viewers too.<\/p>\n

TG4 has premiere exclusive live TV rights for a number of top GAA competitions including the National Leagues, Minor and Under 21 and Club Championships in hurling, football and Ladies Gaelic Football, extensive rugby rights including live rights for the URC league and live coverage of the Tour de France.<\/p>\n

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Public Service<\/h3>\n

TG4 is a public service broadcaster. The functions and duties of TG4 (Teilif\u00eds na Gaeilge) are set out in the Broadcasting Act 2009. The entity has a twelve member board, currently chaired by Anna N\u00ed Ghallachair. TG4 receives a programme supply of 365 hours of Irish language programming annually from RT\u00c9, at no cost to TG4, as specified in the Broadcasting Act 2009.
\nTG4 is the most positive and high-profile Government policy for the Irish language for the past fifty years. \u00a0The project has received the support of all parties and Governments since 1992.
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