Eight out of 10 listen to radio daily

EIGHT out of ten people tune into radio everyday, putting Ireland on top of the European league.

Figures released by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland show 86% of people listen to the radio at some stage every day - putting us well ahead of the typical 72% to 75% average in other countries.

“Although radio listenership is down by two percentage points on this time last year, it’s still a hugely popular medium in an Irish context,” a spokesperson for the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland said last night. “When you look at the overall situation, it still presents a very healthy picture.”