Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs

European Elections 2024, Voting Rights and Combatting Disinformation: Discussion

Photo of Colm BrophyColm Brophy (Dublin South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Troy. Before the witnesses answer, I will add something to what he said. There are reputable broadcasters, to use the terminology, where there is a balanced and fair approach, which may involve an interview going backwards and forwards. However, at the very end of it, there is a process, sometimes after the person who has been subject to the interview has left, whereby a series of tweets received by the broadcaster are read out. These tweets are read out completely with no checking or balance. They often contain the most incredible inaccuracies, but they somehow seem to miss the normal balanced process. In the context of what Deputy Troy asked, what is the commission's view of that type of commentary during election time? It is on mainstream broadcasting and not social media.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.