[IrelandVIPNews] Re: RTE to scrap radio show for blind after 30 years
- From: "Flor Lynch" <florlync@xxxxxx>
- To: <irelandvipnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:46:45 +0100
Hi Suzanne,
The programme that is now called "Audioscope" (whatever it was called in the
past), has been goiing out for more than thirty years. That was the point
that was being made. There are Audioscope listeners who wouldn't have known
about the name "Listen And See".
On the topic of the future, I like Stuart's idea about asking the SBC or
independent radio to facilitate a pprogramme for us. (I look forward to the
national airing of 106 FM Talk Radio; and realised that RTE Radio 1 would have
to make changes because of it.) Perhaps Eamonn Dunphy, in his new slot on RTE
Radio 1, could do something for us, as he is a somewhat loud supporter of
public service broadcasting!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Dowd, Suzanne
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Subject: [IrelandVIPNews] RTE to scrap radio show for blind after 30 years
Hi All
I saw the following article in today's Irish Independent website regarding
Audioscope being scrapped. Note that the Irish independent was slightly
incorrect in saying that Audioscope has been on air for over 30 years but in
reality it was known as Listen & See for a long time. What do you all reckon
about this?
Suzanne
RTE to scrap radio show for blind after 30 years
RTE has confirmed that its long-running radio programme dedicated to
blind people is to be scrapped as part of the revamped Radio One autumn
schedule.
Audioscope, which goes out on Wednesday nights, has been on the air for
more than 30 years, and the decision to bring it to an end has been criticised
by the National Council for the Blind of Ireland.
"Not only does it provide news and information of specific interest to
people who are blind or vision impaired, but it also increases awareness of
sight loss among the wider population," chief executive Des Kenny said.
He urged the station to reconsider the move, which is the latest in a
number of changes by new Radio One boss Ana Leddy, including the axing of
Rattlebag and John Kelly's Mystery Train. "The numbers of people who are blind
or vision impaired is increasing annually," Mr Kenny said. "With an ageing
population and increasing numbers of people living with diabetes and other
health issues, the need for RTE to continue broadcasting Audioscope is greater
than ever."
JASON O'BRIEN
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Suzanne Dowd
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