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UTV Launching New Republic of Ireland TV Channel, Creating 100 Jobs
08 Nov 2013 : By Kevin Cronin
UTV Group CEO John McCann and Managing Director Michael Wilson.
6th November 2013

UTV have submitted an application to the BAI for the creation of a new channel in the Republic of Ireland, creating over 100 new jobs across offices based in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Waterford by the time of going to air in 2015.

In a major coup for the new Irish channel, UTV has also signed an exclusive deal with ITV Studios, securing sole broadcasting rights for their programming from early 2015 - including Coronation Street and Emmerdale, which are currently airing on TV3.

UTV Media Group Chief Executive John McCann expressed his delight at the announcement of a new channel dedicated to the Republic of Ireland, calling it a strong vote of confidence in the Irish economy.

‘UTV Media already has a very strong presence in the Republic of Ireland employing more than 300 people in our various businesses including our market leading Irish radio stations. We look forward to building on that success with the launch of a new Irish TV channel,’ he said.

Mr McCann added that, following start-up costs in 2014, he expected the channel to break even in its first year and enter into profit by 2016.

UTV Managing director Michael Wilson said he intended to utilise ‘the existing UTV winning formula’ for the new channel in combining news, current affairs, entertainment and drama – with the new Republic of Ireland offices committed to news gathering and reporting.

‘We plan to make this new channel available on as many platforms as possible, subject to contract approval, with a catch up service also available online’, he added.



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