New website to highlight media owners and connections

Coimisiún na Meán's broadcasting commissioner Celene Craig said: "The MOM project is a valuable resource, providing key information and data on the ownership of individual media outlets, as well as relevant context and insight into the broader media landscape to inform greater understanding and discussion on issues of media plurality and concentration." File photo: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland

A new project which will allow the public to see who owns media organisations in Ireland and detailing their connections with individuals will be launched today.

Media Ownership Monitor (MOM) Ireland will be the first of its kind in the EU and is being supported by Coimisiún na Meán, the new media regulator. MOM will be available as a website, with the database highlighting connections between Irish media outlets (print, broadcast and online) and other individuals and institutions whether through friendship, family or business connections.