Rabbitte: Offensive material move would turn broadcasting into the ‘Jerry Springer Show’

The communications minister has ruled out any prospect of allowing broadcasters to air 'offensive' material.

Rabbitte: Offensive material move would turn broadcasting into the ‘Jerry Springer Show’

The communications minister Pat Rabbitte has ruled out any prospect of allowing broadcasters to air 'offensive' material.

Rabbitte noted he will block plans from independent TDs to give broadcasters more freedom to air material that audiences might find offensive.

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