Category: Consultations
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Consultations
Consultation – Draft Commercial Communications Code and Rules for Broadcasting
Coimisiún na Meán has today (09.10.2026) launched a consultation on its Draft Commercial Communications Code and Rules. The Code and Rules apply to advertising, sponsorship, product placement and other types of commercial promotion on Irish radio and television. The Draft Commercial Communications Code and Rules consolidate the existing media service codes and media service rules […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Consultations
Consultation opens on draft Statement of Procedure and Methodology for appraisal of Public Service Media
Coimisiún na Meán has today (29.09.2026) opened a six-week stakeholder consultation on its draft Statement of Procedure and Methodology for the three-year appraisal of the Public Service Media (PSM) providers, RTÉ and TG4, covering the period 2028-2030. Public service media is a cornerstone of democratic society—shaping how we understand ourselves, our communities, and our place […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Consultations
Public consultation launched on new Broadcasting Services Strategy
Coimisiún na Meán has today (28.09.2026) launched its public consultation on a new Broadcasting Services Strategy (BSS). The Strategy aims to set out a clear direction on An Coimisiún’s approach to the licensing of radio and television broadcasting services and inform its licensing plans over a multi-year period. The purpose of this consultation is to seek […]
Consultation on 2027 Levy Order
Coimisiún na Meán has published its consultation document on the 2027 Levy Order. The Levy Order allows Coimisiún na Meán to impose financial levies on service providers to cover its incurred expenditure and working capital requirements. The closing date for consultation responses is Thursday 1 October. Responses to the consultation should be sent via this […]
Consultations Media development
Consultation opens on Community Media Scheme
Today (09.06.2025) we have opened a stakeholder consultation on a funding initiative to support community media. We are committed to ensuring a thriving, diverse, safe online and media landscape. This means having a mix of different voices, opinions, sources of news and protecting children and all of us from harmful content. Further to our Media Funding […]
Public consultation on our draft Media Pluralism Policy now open
Coimisiún na Meán has today (1 September 2025) opened a public consultation on its draft Media Pluralism Policy. The Policy is intended to provide clarity on Coimisiún na Meán’s understanding of media pluralism, and how media pluralism will guide the activities of the organisation. An Coimisiún has a number of powers, functions and responsibilities to […]
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.