RTÉ should 'show leadership’ by phasing out fossil fuel advertising

Around 11% of RTÉ advertising revenue comes from fossil fuel products adverts, an Oireachtas committee was told.

RTÉ should “show leadership” by phasing out the advertising of fossil fuels and fossil fuel products, an Oireachtas committee has recommended.

In a report on the role of media and communications, the Oireachtas environment and climate action committee also recommended setting up a news agency to provide “rolling news coverage” on environmental issues.