Completed research
Online Safety and Children’s Digital Lives
The Online Safety and Children’s Digital Lives Report examines two national surveys, one of children (aged 9-17) and the other of their parents/caregivers. The report looks at children’s internet usage and online experiences in Ireland as well as parents’/caregivers’ mediation of children’s digital access, use and experiences online. The survey is part of the EU Kids Online Study. The data underpinning this report will be included in the overall European comparative report which is being drafted by the EU Kids Online Network. This will enable comparison of the online experiences of children and young people in Ireland with those of children and young people in over 20 countries across Europe.
Commissioned research on media habits and attitudes
As part of our organisational strategy, we commit to conducting research on audience needs and the extent to which they are being met, to inform our understanding of how best to support the development of the Irish media landscape. Since September 2025, we have commissioned a series of research studies on the media habits, behaviours, and attitudes of the Irish public. These were commissioned to support the review of the Broadcasting Services Strategy (BSS) and the development of the Public Service Media (PSM) Framework.
Screens, Streams and Airwaves: Exploring Ireland’s Media Consumption Habits and Perspectives on Broadcast and Public Service Media is a quantitative nationally representative survey of adults living in Ireland. The survey included questions on media habits, expectations of Irish broadcast media and satisfaction with Public Service Media (RTÉ and TG4). Two versions of the final report are available, one for the Broadcasting Services Strategy and one for the PSM Framework.
Value of Independent Media is a qualitative research study comprising five focus groups with young adults, aged 18-34, living in Ireland. It examined the extent to which the current mix of multi-platform radio, television, and video-on-demand services available in Ireland meets the needs, preferences, and expectations of younger audiences and what gaps, if any, exist in the current offering. This research was conducted specifically to inform the review of the Broadcasting Services Strategy.
Digital News Report Ireland 2026
The annual Digital News Report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford is the largest ongoing comparative study of news consumption in the world. Now in its eleventh year, the Irish Report is sponsored by Coimisiún na Meán and produced by the DCU Institute for Future Media, Democracy and Society (FuJo). The global Reuters Digital News Report is commissioned by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. Here in Ireland, researchers from the FuJo Institute at Dublin City University analyse the data that is specific to Ireland and to our selected comparative markets (the UK, the US and Europe)
Audience Perspectives on Harmful and Offensive Media Content
The Audience Perspectives on Harmful and Offensive Media Content research examines the attitudes of adults and children regarding potentially harmful or offensive content on television, radio, cinema, home entertainment, and video-on-demand services. Views were collected via an online survey of adults, and focus group discussions with adults and children. The research was funded by Coimisiún na Meán and the Irish Film Classification Office, and delivered in collaboration with the Ombudsman for Children’s Office.
See also:
- Background reports summarising the findings from the desk-based review (PDF), the focus groups with adults (PDF), the focus groups with children (PDF) and the quantitative survey of adults (PDF)
- Technical Report (PDF) summarising the research approach and methods used
- Child-friendly Report (PDF)
Researcher Survey on Article 40 Data Access
In Q2 2025, 116 researchers participated in a survey about their needs, readiness and barriers to data access under Article 40 of the DSA. We carried out this survey to learn more about the research community’s priorities and challenges.
We are now sharing these findings, so you can explore these insights and consider their implications for your work.
On the Digital Campaign Trail
On the digital campaign trail: Election candidates’ online experiences in the 2024 elections Research Report examines the experiences of those who participated in the 2024 local and general elections in Ireland.
The report is based on comprehensive surveys and in-depth qualitative interviews with candidates from both elections.
Digital News Report Ireland 2025
Now in its eleventh year, the annual Digital News Report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford is the largest ongoing comparative study of news consumption in the world. The Irish Report is sponsored by Coimisiún na Meán and produced by the DCU Institute for Future Media, Democracy and Society (FuJo). The global Reuters Digital News Report is commissioned by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. Here in Ireland, researchers from the FuJo Institute at Dublin City University analyse the data that is specific to Ireland and to our selected comparative markets (the UK, the US and Europe).
Ceol na mBan: Women and Music in Sound Broadcasting, 2025
The Ceol na mBan: Women and Music in Sound Broadcasting Report presents the findings of research into women and music on radio. A mixed methods approach was adopted including a desk-based review of the literature and policy, participant interviews, and monitoring of programme content across a sample of radio stations. The report, which was launched on 23 April 2024, includes a short executive summary and separate chapters on the findings from each of the research methods.
Irish Language in Media Survey Findings, 2024
Coimisiún na Meán presents the results of an Irish Language in Media Survey. This survey was conducted to inform a wider review, currently underway, of the provision of Irish language services and content across media. Conducted between June and July 2024, the survey sought the perspectives of approximately 1,200 people from national and Gaeltacht audiences, aged 18+, and examined public engagement, preferences, and perceptions regarding the relevance and effectiveness of Irish language media including television, radio, print media, and online media.
Digital News Report Ireland, 2024
Research for the Digital News Report is undertaken by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford and is the largest ongoing comparative study of news consumption in the world. The Irish data forms part of the larger survey, which in 2024 was conducted in 47 markets. Ireland’s participation is facilitated by Coimisiún na Meán and analysis of the Irish data was provided in 2024 by researchers from the DCU Institute for Future Media, Democracy and Society (FuJo).