Second Stage Current 34th Dáil 19/2026

Media Regulation Bill 2026

Business & Regulation

Introduced: 26 Feb 2026
Last updated: 21 Apr 2026

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Implements EU media freedom rules: strengthens media merger oversight, transfers some Competition Act powers to media regulator Coimisiún na Meán.
Creates notification requirements for media mergers/acquisitions and detailed rules governing state advertising to media outlets.
Amends Broadcasting Act 2009 and Competition Act 2002 to align Irish law with 2024 EU media regulation framework.

Stage timeline

First Stage 34th Dáil

26 Feb 2026
Second Stage 34th Dáil

26 Feb 2026