Michael O Keefe, Chief Executive of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland
“Media pluralism makes an important contribution to a well-functioning democratic society,” said BAI CEO Michael O’Keeffe.
Mr O’Keeffe was questioned at the launch about the BAI’s stance in July 2012, regarding the media interests of businessman Denis O’Brien – who has a 29pc stake in Independent News and Media (INM), which publishes the Irish Independent and other titles – where it ruled that Mr O’Brien does not control INM, “rather he has a substantial interest in the company”.
“I am absolutely happy to stand over that analysis that was done at that time,” he said.
Good times.
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