FUJO’s Dr Roddy Flynn appeared on Morning Ireland to discuss recent comments by Patrick O’Donovan regarding a potential review of media coverage of the ongoing fuel protests.
During the interview, Dr Flynn emphasised the importance of maintaining a clear separation between government and the media regulator, noting that such distance is essential to safeguarding regulatory independence and public trust.
The discussion comes amid heightened scrutiny of media coverage during a period of widespread protest activity across Ireland, raising broader questions about accountability, oversight, and the role of independent institutions.
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