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News executive calls broadcasting moratoriums ‘ridiculous’

A top news executive has branded the 24-hour news blackout before national votes as ridiculous.

News executive calls broadcasting moratoriums ‘ridiculous’

Tue, 11 Nov, 2008 - 14:19

A top news executive has branded the 24-hour news blackout before national votes as ridiculous.

The Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution is hearing from senior managers in Ireland's radio and television networks.

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