Virgin Media warns of programme cuts and job losses without injection of State funding 

Virgin Media warns of programme cuts and job losses without injection of State funding 

In March 2024, Virgin Media had sought €30m in funding for its news, current affairs, and daytime programming but received nothing, managing director Áine Ní Chaoindealbháin said. Picture: Nick Ansell/PA

Virgin Media has warned of a potential loss of jobs and cuts to popular programmes without further State funding.

The broadcaster told the Oireachtas Media Committee that it has concerns as to whether it can continue to deliver public service programming at its current output if its funding remains at the same level.

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