Coimisiún na Meán lifts longstanding ban on broadcasters, which has been in place since 1997
The new requirement will be in force during the 24-hours before the opening of polling stations and during the period when voting is taking place. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
The new requirement will be in force during the 24-hours before the opening of polling stations and during the period when voting is taking place. The decision follows a review of the moratorium conducted by the commission which included an examination of electoral silence periods in other countries, a survey of attitudes conducted with Ipsos B&A and a public consultation.
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