“Broadcasting regulation, like telecoms and energy regulation, is increasingly difficult to achieve without a cross-border approach and cross-border institutions. In government we will work with the Northern Ireland Assembly and the UK authorities to develop an all-island digital ‘free to air’ broadcasting service carrying RTE1, RTE2, TG4, TV3 and the BBC/ITV public service channels from Northern Ireland. People can already pay for this type of service on cable or satellite, but we believe that, in the interest of fostering cultural understanding and development, and as we are still in the design phase of the new digital transmissions systems, these channels should be freely accessibly across the island,” concluded Cllr Dearey.

Wear it with pride not just on February 1st but all year round. As classic an Irish symbol as the celtic cross, Fáinne or claddagh this beautiful Brigit’s Cross could be yours for just €4. And there’s more, we will include a guide on how to get Free to Air Aertel in the British Isles (without a sky box) and how to get FTA DTT on the Irish North East Coast for under £30 in equipment charges no subs.