"Could the dodgy box users finally face fines? Why is Ireland looking to copy Italy? And will it curb illegal streaming in Ireland? Darragh Nolan, Multi-Media reporter, with the Irish Independent joins Adrian on this week's episode of The Big Tech Show. Irish dodgy-box users would face direct fines for the first time under new plans being considered by broadcasters and copyright authorities. It is understood the move is being planned by large TV rights holders such as Sky, after a similar crackdown was introduced in Italy. That move led to thousands of dodgy-box users getting fined earlier this year."
"It is understood the move is being planned by large TV rights holders such as Sky, after a similar crackdown was introduced in Italy. That move led to thousands of dodgy-box users getting fined earlier this year. According to a recent Sunday Independent poll, up to one in five Irish households use dodgy boxes. That represents up to 400,000 people illegally streaming content like sport and movies."
Ireland is planning to impose direct fines on users of illegal 'dodgy boxes' under proposals being considered by broadcasters and copyright authorities. Large TV rights holders such as Sky are reported to be behind the proposals, modeled on a similar Italian crackdown. The Italian measures resulted in thousands of users being fined earlier this year. A Sunday Independent poll indicates up to one in five Irish households use dodgy boxes, representing up to 400,000 people illegally streaming sport and movies. The proposed fines aim to curb widespread illegal streaming and protect TV rights revenue.
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