More than 300 complaints made to Press Ombudsman in 2023

Launching the report, Press Ombudsman Susan McKay said publications must continue to rigorously challenge those who are spreading prejudiced ideas. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/ RollingNews.ie

The Office of the Press Ombudsman dealt with 305 complaints in 2023, marking a significant increase from the previous year's figure of 260.

More than one-third of complaints revolved around breaches of Principle 1: Truth and Accuracy of the Press Council's Code of Practice, with 123 complainants.