The Communications Minister has confirmed he will be signing off on legislation to reduce a levy fee by 50 percent for Independent Radio Stations next week.
The move is seen in the industry as a major breakthrough in reforming Irish Broadcasting.
The savings will allow stations to invest in more resources and training to evolve their on-air and digital offering.
Minister Denis Naughton says he will be pushing the Bill through by the Summer:
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