Under its provisions, the next coalition-by-default would “bring together all policy functions relating to broadcast media, print media and online media into a single media division within a government department”. The Department of Communications these days has the full title Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, with Communications coming first only in name. ‘Real clout’That the Irish media industry isn’t keen on the current multi-stop-shop isn’t breaking news. For SPI chief executive Elaine Geraghty, a single media division would mean opportunities for reform and growth weren’t missed. New commissionThe BAI was also a fan, with chief executive Michael O’Keeffe telling a webinar that the document contained “interesting stuff” that would benefit Irish media if implemented over the next 12 months.

Source: The Irish Times June 23, 2020 03:45 UTC