Category: Consultations
Public consultation on our draft Strategy Statement now open
Coimisiún na Meán has today (6 November 2024) opened a public consultation on its first Strategy Statement. The draft Strategy sets out Coimisiún na Meán’s vision, mission and strategic outcomes, alongside delivery tools and strategic enablers. Section 29 (1) of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act, 2022 (OSMRA), provides that Coimisiún na Meán shall […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Consultations
Coimisiún na Meán launch consultation on revised Broadcasting Codes and Rules
Updates to Broadcasting Codes and Rules required to meet Ireland’s obligations under the EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) Coimisiún na Meán has today (04.09.2024) launched a consultation on revised Broadcasting Codes and Rules for radio and television broadcasters. The Codes and Rules are required to be updated to comply with the EU Audiovisual Media […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Consultations
Coimisiún na Meán seeks views on future of broadcast moratorium for elections and referendums
Public consultation sets out possible options for future of moratorium Coimisiún na Meán has today (07.08.24) opened a public consultation on the future of the broadcast moratorium. The moratorium currently prohibits discussion of election or referendum issues on broadcast media from 2pm on the day preceding the election or referendum until the polls close on […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Consultations
Extended Deadline – Consultation on draft Code and Rules for Video On Demand Services
On the 4th July 2024, Coimisiún na Meán published a consultation document on its draft Code and Rules for Video On Demand services. Following consideration of a request to extend the deadline, the Commission has agreed a new deadline submission of Tuesday, 20th of August 2024. The consultation document may be found on our website.
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Consultations
Coimisiún na Meán launch consultation on revised Rules to improve Accessibility of Television Broadcasters
Draft Access Rules contain binding targets for Irish Sign Language, Subtitling and Audio Description services Coimisiún na Meán has today (18.07.2024) launched a public consultation on draft Access Rules for Television Broadcasters. The revised Rules contain updated binding targets for Irish Sign Language, Subtitling and Audio Description services and are aimed at improving the accessibility […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Consultations
Coimisiún na Meán publishes new draft Code and Rules for Video On-Demand services
After consultation period, finalised rules will see Video-On-Demand services regulated for the first time ***Extended deadline – the Commission has agreed a new deadline submission of Tuesday, 20th of August 2024*** Coimisiún na Meán has today (04.07.24) published a new draft Audiovisual On-Demand Media (Video-on-demand) Service Code and new draft Rules. Once finalised, Coimisiún na […]
Consultations Media development
Extended Deadline – Consultation on Draft Journalism Schemes
On the 4th April 2024, Coimisiún na Meán published a consultation document seeking views on two new journalism schemes. Following requests from industry organisations, An Coimisiún has agreed to extend the deadline for responses to the consultation. The new closing date for the receipt of submissions is now 8th May at 5pm. You can make your […]
Consultations Media development
Two journalism schemes worth €5 million open for consultation
Local Democracy and Court Reporting Schemes will support both the media sector and high-quality journalism in all counties in Ireland Coimisiún na Meán is seeking the public’s views on two new journalism schemes which aim to supplement and increase coverage of local authorities and district court hearings. The schemes are being established to ensure that […]
Extended Deadline – Consultation on Draft Online Safety Code and Related Matters
On the 8th December 2023, Coimisiún na Meán published a consultation document on its Draft Online Safety Code and related matters. Following requests from industry and civil society organisations the Commission has agreed to extend the deadline. The new deadline for submissions is Wednesday 31st of January 2024. Submission can be made to [email protected]. Read […]
Coimisiún na Meán opens public consultation on Ireland’s first Online Safety Code
Consultation on binding rules for video-sharing platforms to keep adults and children safe online Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland’s new body for regulating broadcasters, on-demand services, and online media, and supporting media development, has today (08.12.23) opened a public consultation on its draft Online Safety Code for video-sharing platform services. After consultation, the finalised Code will […]