The role of local newspapers play in disseminating reliable and trustworthy information should not underestimated and that should be recognised through a package of State backed financial supports. "Regional newspapers provide in-depth coverage of issues not generally covered in national media. She said another avenue would be for the Government to increase its spending on advertising and communications campaigns with local newspapers. Cllr Ian Doyle (FF) said that while many may take local newspapers for granted the impact of accurate local journalism was 'immeasurable'. For all they do for their communities, local newspapers deserve every possible support," he added.

Source: Irish Independent April 17, 2021 00:22 UTC