Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2026

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Media authority board members must disclose interests in media providers and divest conflicts. Implements EU media freedom rules requiring independence.
RTÉ and other broadcasters must publish staff pay, commission independent programmes, and fund public service content through renamed Broadcasting Fund.
Media authority gains power to demand information from providers. RTÉ accounts audited by state auditor. Board appointments and performance reviews subject to new rules.