Communications Minister Denis Naughten denies Irish media ownership issues

Communications Minister Denis Naughten has rejected claims there is a problem with Irish media ownership “plurality” after an independent EU report raised questions about Denis O’Brien’s level of involvement in the industry.

The Independent TD and former Fine Gael member made the comments in response to opposition calls for action on the issue.

Speaking in the Dáil, Mr Naughten said he is continuing to examine the ‘Report on the Concentration of Media Ownership in Ireland’ commissioned by Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan and published earlier this week.