Press Ombudsman warns of increased disinformation if cuts continue in Irish media

The Press Ombudsman reported 252 press complaints last year, primarily over breaches of trust, accuracy and privacy.

Ombudsman Peter Feeney is worried that staff or cost reductions could affect democracy and the scrutiny of those in power.

The spread of disinformation and conspiracy theories could increase if there are further cuts in print, online and broadcast media.

That is one of the concerns of the Press Ombudsman in his annual report published today.