Jim Jennings, the Managing Director of RTÉ Radio, has announced the broadcaster's decision to postpone the closure of its long wave radio transmitter until Monday January 19 next year.
Speaking to the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications, he said the extra time was necessary to ensure that listeners, particularly those in the UK, have sufficient time to become fully aware of the alternatives to listen.
The closure of the service from the Clarkstown LW transmitter had previously been scheduled for October 27.
"We know that such decisions affect audiences who enjoy and rely on RTÉ's services," Jennings said. "However, we also know that the public expect us to manage our operations and services efficiently and evolve our services as technology changes and audiences adapt. In balancing these broad considerations we have come to the decision that now is the right time to cease our long wave Radio 1 service after ten years on air."
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