Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We estimate that approximately 121 personnel will be required for the start-up phase of coimisiún na meán with a number of these to be hired before formal establishment. An additional 33.5 staff are sought for coimisiún na meán to deliver on the recommendations of the Future of Media Commission. In addition and as provided for in the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022, the staff of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, BAI, which currently number 25 full-time equivalent staff, will transfer to coimisiún na meán on its establishment. In the longer term, it is envisioned that coimisiún na meán will require in excess of 300 staff to fully operationalise its functions, as envisaged in the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022.

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