Irish regulator opens investigations into two radio stations
Politics · First reported 9 Nov, 14:20 · Updated 14:37
Coimisiún na Meán has opened separate investigations into South East Radio and Tipp FM over suspected breaches of broadcasting rules. The regulator said the cases followed complaints; Tipp FM said its investigation concerns a broadcast from August 2024.
- The investigations will examine suspected breaches of the Broadcasting Act 2009 and broadcasting codes; the rules under review differ between the two stations.
- The regulator said complaints prompted the investigations, which it described as its first investigations into broadcasters since its establishment in 2022.
- Tipp FM said its investigation concerns a broadcast from August 2024 and that it would continue engaging with the regulator.
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- Stations under investigation
- South East Radio and Tipp FM
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- Coimisiún na Meán
- Tipp FM broadcast cited
- August 2024
- Maximum stated fine
- Up to 10% of turnover or €20 million
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