Political radio ad ban to stay

The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) group has failed in its first attempt to force a rethink of the ban on political advertising on radio. The organisation has argued that the ban is outdated and contributing to voter apathy.

Noel Dempsey, the Minister for Communications, the Marine and Natural Resources, responded to queries on the issue by saying he had no plans to bring forward proposals to amend existing legislation.

He added that ...