World News Day: Irish publishers call for government support to safeguard from spread of misinformation

NewsBrands Ireland said the role of public interest journalism is vital in the democratic process and in safeguarding citizens from fake news and the spread of misinformation.

NewsBrands Ireland are urging the government to support journalism on World News Day.

It has called for action tackling the dominance of tech platforms in the digital advertising market, urgent reform of defamation law and a reduction on VAT.