Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Date published 31 Oct, 2023

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Communications

Period 1 Sep, 2023 to 31 Dec, 2023

Specific Details Politicial advertising on broadcast radio

Intended results The issue of restrictions on political advertising and the policy position of IBI in relation to it which is to seek sensible relaxation to allow some advertising on radio.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity John Purcell, Chairperson, Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Meeting (1)

Outlined the policy position of IBI in relation to it which is to seek sensible relaxation to allow some political advertising on radio. The IBI was represented by John Purcell, Chair and Sue Nunn of KCLR 96FM.

Letter (1)

Follow-up email after meeting the Minister, to outline the issues facing the sector in relation to the crisis facing news and current affairs on radio, and particularly local radio stations.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Malcolm Noonan Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)