Irish Examiner view: Big Tech is thumbing its nose at Coimisiún na Meán

It is disheartening to consider that Coimisiún na Meán’s good intentions are not matched by its powers

Safeguarding children from online threats is one of Coimisiún na Meán's objectives, while maintaining the integrity of elections in the face of interference by malign actors is another.

Coimisiún na Meán launched its three-year strategy yesterday, and it is difficult to argue against many of the objectives in its plans.

Ireland’s media regulator picked out several areas which need close attention. Safeguarding children from online threats is one, while maintaining the integrity of elections in the face of interference by malign actors is another.