RTE to charge American Internet users for access to online programming

RTE should not apply what is essentially a tax on Irish citizens abroad. If it is going to charge for online content then charge everyone. See how well that would go down. Rte is an essential trade promotion element and should not be charged.

Coming soon, the Irish Govt. will be taxing the diaspora directly. Taking its cue from the US who require all citizens ex pat or not to file and pay accordingly.

RIGHTLY SO NOTHINGS IS FREE IN THIS LIFE !!

Tá brón orm. This plan should not include TG4 and Raidió na Gaeltachta. Survival of traditional Irish culture and language will be negatively affected. Students of Irish and native speaking economic exiles will not be able to purchase paid for view programs. The economic loss will be seen in the future when there will be fewer educated tourists making return visits. Where is Michael D on this issue?

Will RTÉ's new charges also apply to residents north of the Border, who are consedered to be British subjects by the state government, and may be egarded as revolutionaries nuair a labhraireann siad Gaeilge, an teanga oifigiúil den stát sin?

I rarely watch RTE video. Now I will not view at it at all.

#MsGail -- they are just lifting a leaf from the US Postal Service which also has learned nothing from the study of economics.

What a stupid idea. We already pay a large license fee in Ireland which all goes to RTE. Surely we ow our departed brothers to other countries free viewing!

You can stuff it where the sun dont shine just like the country

I enjoy the RTÉ programs especially those as Gaeilge and I will be happy to support the station. I do hope it is not too costly as my government pension has been threatened with cancellation by the state's teabaggers. But I will be more than happy to support RTÉ whether buying dvd's or paying a fee. Sure I do wish Ireland had followed Iceland's lead and shoved the bankers into the sea. But the main thing now is to support what was for so long an impossible dream, even in Éire, programming in Irish. Aithnítear cara i gcruatán.

I enjoy the RTÉ programs especially those as Gaeilge and I will be happy to support the station. I do hope it is not too costly as my government pension has been threatened with cancellation by the state's teabaggers. But I will be more than happy to support RTÉ whether buying dvd's or paying a fee. Sure I do wish Ireland had followed Iceland's lead and shoved the bankers into the sea. But the main thing now is to support what was for so long an impossible dream, even in Éire, programming in Irish. Aithnítear cara i gcruatán.

I enjoy the RTÉ programs especially those as Gaeilge and I will be happy to support the station. I do hope it is not too costly as my government pension has been threatened with cancellation by the state's teabaggers. But I will be more than happy to support RTÉ whether buying dvd's or paying a fee. Sure I do wish Ireland had followed Iceland's lead and shoved the bankers into the sea. But the main thing now is to support what was for so long an impossible dream, even in Éire, programming in Irish. Aithnítear cara i gcruatán.

Bye - its nothing but soft phorn and multiculturalism and me partners this and that laced with feckin and blinding. Was curious seeing the power Shatter and ilk has over natives.

I hope they don't do this. TG4 has the only shows as Gaeilge available to watch in the world. I think it would be a disservice for them to start charging for it. It's the only connection many people have here overseas to Irish language programming! My children and I love watching it, but won't be anymore if that is the route they take.

If RTE wants me to pay I will cancel. I will be able to watch the news on many other channels. I do not think taking this action is very bright. Good Bye RTE !