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I don't disagree, but if they're willing to visualise a radio show, then simulcasting shows they already produce should be an absolute no-brainer.

They can even say they're better serving the nations by providing these simulcasts.

Subtitled News is going to get virtually no one to watch who doesn’t speak the language. At least with simulcasting English language content it isn’t going to get people activity tuning out for reasons other than not enjoying said content. Nicky Campbell’s programme would surely have some people who’d enjoy the content but wouldn’t typically think to tune into the radio at the time of day. So there is a clear logic to making it accessible to the TV audience beyond doing it as a means of cutting costs. Likewise you’re unlikely to tune out of the News channel because it’s simulcasting a BBC One bulletin, if you’re there for that kind of content anyway, you’re not going to turn it off. 

The Nine on the News channel is a sensible idea. It’s content that fits well with the remit of the channel, so shouldn’t get many tuning out but also would add a few USPs which in turn may bring people who wouldn’t be tuning in otherwise. And for the majority of the UK it’s content that they won’t be able to see that easily.

It doesn't necessarily have to be subtitled, as not every airing of Nuacht on RTE News is subtitled.