Media firms face threats to advertising income if critical of local authorities

TI Ireland said this, and other findings, suggest that local council attempts to interfere in the editorial decisions of local media.

A code of practice is needed to prevent local authorities from exerting undue interference in the editorial decisions of local newspapers and radio stations, an anti-corruption group has said.

Transparency International Ireland (TI Ireland) has now urged the Government to develop statutory guidance for city and county councils to ensure media freedoms are upheld.