asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state how many Irish born artists (singers and instrumentalists) have been engaged for sponsored programmes from the Athlone Station since the 1st May, 1933, and what was the remuneration paid to such artists in respect of each such engagement.
Ceisteanna.—Questions. Oral Answers. - Employment of Broadcasting Artists.
The number of engagements was 232 and the total amount paid in fees was £2,209.
It would not be desirable to publish the amount of the fee paid for each engagement.
It is purely on sponsored programmes we are speaking now?
Mr. Boland
Yes.