That's according to a new poll
More than half of the public want to see the TV licence fee scrapped and replaced with State funding.
A poll conducted by Amarach Research for the Daily Mail found 53 per cent of people surveyed want the fee scrapped while just 29 per cent want to maintain it.
Sales of the licence have dropped by 22 million euro since the recent scandals in RTE.
Irish Citizens On Virus-Stricken Ship "Safe And Well", As Protests Break Out In Tenerife
Foreign Affairs Minister says efforts are now being made to bring them home
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It comes as World Maternal Mental Health Day took place on 6th of May
"Like A Bull In A China Shop": Kildare TD Criticises Media Minister Amid Proposed Social Media Ban For Under 16s
It comes as the Government have said they will move ahead with legislation to ban the platforms, even if the EU doesn't.
Darkness Into Light Events Taking Place Across Kildare
The events will raise funds for Pieta's suicide and self-harm prevention services.
EPA Says Increase In Recycling Needed For Ireland To Reach 2030 Target
Currently Ireland produces about 3.2 million tonnes of municipal waste per year.
WHO Confirms Five Cases Of Hantavirus
There are a further three suspected cases, while three people have died.
Social Media Companies Deny Their Platforms Are Addictive
It comes as representatives appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality this morning
Ongoing Nuclear Energy Discussions As Fuel Crisis Continues
It comes as Fianna Fáil TD James O'Connor has introduced a bill to reverse the ban on nuclear energy
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