Disclaimer

As part of our role as Ireland’s media regulator, we aim to be clear and transparent about who we are and what we do. Our website is one of the ways that we seek to communicate what we are doing.

Like other regulators, we are required to be clear about:

  • what information we hold on our website;
  • where the information comes from; and
  • what you can use it for.

Information we hold on our website

Our aim is to keep the public updated on our work as much as possible. We aim to help inform the public on developments in our work and assist the public with navigating media issues. The information on our website is for general use only. As it is general in nature, it does not constitute professional advice of any kind.

While we endeavour to ensure that the information provided on our site is accurate, Coimisiún na Meán cannot accept liability for accuracy of the information. This website and the information contained on it is available without any representations of any kind, either express or implied and irrespective of whether reliance was placed on the information by those visiting the website.  No guarantees, warranties, or undertakings, either express or implied, are made concerning the information on this site.

Where the information comes from

The information is shared to provide a general outline of our work and general information to the public. 

Where there are references to other websites or information is hyperlinked through this website, we have no responsibility or liability whatsoever with respect to any of the materials or information on any other website referred to or accessed by hypertext link or otherwise through this website. A reference or link to another organisation or person or group should not be taken as an endorsement.

Use of site

As set out above, the site should be used for general purposes only.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, neither Coimisiún na Meán nor any consultants, employees, affiliates or other representatives thereof will be liable for loss or damage arising out of or in connection with the use of this site or the reliance upon the information offered through this site (including, but not limited to, indirect or consequential loss or damages, loss of data, income, profit or opportunity, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties) even if Coimisiún na Meán has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damages or such loss or damages were reasonably foreseeable.

While we will endeavour to maintain the site and keep it safe from third party viruses, we cannot guarantee the security of this site, nor that access to this site will be continuous or virus- or error-free. Any information accessed, downloaded, or otherwise obtained through the use of this site is done at the risk and discretion of the user.

Use of this website is governed by the law of the Republic of Ireland and the Irish Courts shall have jurisdiction to hear any disputes.