Media Pluralism in Ireland

Key Findings

Media Ownership
Internationalisation of News in Ireland
As of 2024, in print, radio and television, Irish media markets predominantly lie in foreign hands. The commercial incentives to serve local audiences with at least some local content aside, means...
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Media Market Transparency
How to measure without a yardstick?
There are many ways to describe and understand a national media market but at a minimum it should include consumption and revenue data. While a lot of data is readily available with regard to the...
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Vertical Concentration
The Gatekeepers
How a multitude of media titles depend on a handful of intermediaries In a digital era in particular where so much content appears to flow directly from the media outlet to our screens, it is easy to...
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Media Market Concentration
The Who's Who of Irish Media
Who owns your favourite TV station? Which company is behind the news website you read? What might look like a vast choice, sometimes boils down to one and the same owner. Check for yourself who is...
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Indicators of Risk to Media Pluralism