Fine Gael TD and two-time Mayo All-Star, Alan Dillon, has said that the controversy had increased the perception that both RTÉ and the GAA were a 'cartel'
THE OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE on Sport is due to decide whether or not to invite both RTÉ and the GAA to address the ongoing controversy over the airing of matches.
The controversy heightened yesterday after Virgin Media said that other broadcasters were not approached by the GAA following Sky Sports’ decision not to renew their rights to broadcast games. Smyth said that the statement from Virgin Media had “heightened peoples annoyance” about the situation and has added further upset.She told The Journal that she wanted to have the opportunity to “tease out” issues at the committee.
He said that he supported both RTÉ and the GAA appearing before the committee and that he had concerns about the state broadcaster’s 50% stake in GAAGO.
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