A newly-established Future of Media Commission intends to “chart a pathway” for public service broadcasting and independent media in Ireland. The government today has announced the new Future of Media Commission, which will examine how “public service objectives” can be funded in a sustainable way, with independent editorial oversight and value for money. It also adds that Irish media should “ensure that creative Irish talent gets the opportunity to have their work reach audiences in Ireland and, where possible, further afield”. “Irish media outlets have always reflected the core principles of objectivity and independence, and at a time when disinformation is on the rise, sustainable and impartial journalism has never been more important.”He said that the Commission will “chart a pathway for public service broadcasting and independent media”. “The Future of Media Commission will chart a pathway for public service broadcasting and independent media into the future.

Source: Irish Independent September 29, 2020 15:22 UTC