No Irish Language Debates for By-election in Ireland's Largest Gaeltacht

Irish broadcasters TG4 and RTÉ have confirmed there will be no debates in the Irish language for a by-election in Ireland's largest Gaeltacht constituency, citing media guidelines that require equal time for all candidates, including those without Irish.

1 May, 15:58 — 1 May, 15:58

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Both TG4 and RTÉ confirm no debates as Gaeilge for byelection in Ireland's biggest Gaeltacht

Coimisiún na Meán guidelines mean that broadcasters should strive to provide equal time for candidates in elections and this means, in Gaeltacht constituencies, that candidates without Irish lead there to being no debates at all on Ráidió na Gaeltachta.

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No Irish Language Debates for By-election in Ireland's Largest Gaeltacht

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Both TG4 and RTÉ confirm no debates as Gaeilge for byelection in Ireland's biggest Gaeltacht

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