Coimisiún na Meán removes broadcast moratorium for election coverage

The decision was made following a review of the Moratorium earlier this year.

That review included an examination of electoral silence periods in other countries, a survey of attitudes conducted with Ipsos B&A, and a public consultation.

Readers may remember that PRII submitted a detailed response to Coimisiún na Meán’s public consultation, calling for reform of the Moratorium to address the evolving media landscape and the growing threat of disinformation.

The PRII welcomes the move by Coimisiún na Meán and we were pleased to see our submission mentioned by the Cantillon Column in the Irish Times on Saturday. You can read it here.                                                            

The new approach will be reflected in Coimisiún na Meán’s Guidelines in Respect of Broadcast Coverage of Elections, which will be published shortly after the date of the next election is announced. The Guidelines will provide direction and advice to broadcasters as to how fairness, objectivity and impartiality can be achieved in their coverage of elections.

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