Media Daniel Murray: Dilemma over online news regulation will allow divisive tribalism to growRegulators are having to grapple with a blurring of the lines between politics and traditional media – but an even bigger challenge exists online
European Elections 2024 Niall Boylan to come off air as he launches European election campaignIreland’s Classic Hits Radio announced in a statement on Tuesday evening that Boylan would no longer be presenting his show
European Elections 2024 Broadcasting regulator says political candidates should ‘not be on air’Niall Boylan, the Classic Hits FM presenter, has registered as a candidate in the upcoming European elections
fraud Central Bank wants ‘trusted flagger’ status from online media watchdog in war on fraudRegulator wants special status under EU laws that will allow it to submit notices to online platforms over illegal content
Media BAI board accuse Catherine Martin’s department of being ‘deeply disrespectful’The stinging criticism comes as the media minister has been accused of being ‘hands off’ with RTÉ
Social Media Irish far right videos viewed ‘over 13.5 million times’ on YouTubeOireachtas committee to hear of how social media is used to promote hatred which has led to rise in arson attacks on properties linked to asylum seekers
Connected Magazine Policing tech: Now the real work startsWith Big Tech facing a crackdown from regulators, Jonathan Keane looks at what lies ahead in terms of regulation
Tech ‘Huge opportunity’: Irish digital watchdog gets powers under laws to take on Big TechCoimisiún na Meán will formally get its powers on Saturday under the EU’s Digital Services Act
Connected Newsletter Connected newsletter: More tech layoffs as crypto-traded funds are approvedConnected at the Business Post is your source for the news that matters in technology and innovation, all told from an Irish perspective
Media Celine Craig to step down as broadcasting commissioner at new media regulator Craig, who previously served as the head of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, has decided not to seek a full five-year term at Coimisiún na Meán
Tech Regulation Media regulator confirms video-sharing platforms bound by new online safety rules Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Udemy, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, Tumblr and Reddit, will all be regulated by Coimisiún na Meán
Big Read All eyes on Ireland as new digital watchdog takes on Big TechCoimisiún na Meán, the new media regulator, has a huge task on its hands keeping some of the world’s biggest tech companies on a tight leash
Media Coimisún na Meán approves €2.4m in funding for independent radio sectorFunding allocations of up to €95,000 per station is being made available to produce certain types of programming
Tech Tech giants at odds with new media watchdog over new online safety codesPowerful lobby group says new rules that require them to take action on unlawful content conflict with EU laws – but media regulator rejects its claims
Media Press Council warns of ‘great’ challenges facing print mediaPress regulator said loss of trust in RTÉ must not ‘afflict’ all media outlets
Media Coimisiún na Meán agrees to deal on headquartersThe recently formed body will use an office in Ballsbridge that was previously occupied by IBM
Connected Magazine Jess Kelly: Ireland’s online safety commissioner is going to have her hands fullIs meaningful regulation of tech companies possible?
Tech Media regulator announces plans to hire 120 people Coimisiún na Meán confirms appointment of John Evan as digital services commissioner
Media ‘The eyes of Europe are on Ireland’, says new media and internet regulatorIreland’s role as regulator for all content platforms with their EU headquarters based here will bring added pressure and opportunity according to Jeremy Godfrey
Media Online service providers to be subject to legal obligations to make internet saferBusinesses such as Google, Meta and Amazon will all be subject to the new rules being put in place by media regulator