Alan Rusbridger To Retain Place On The Future Of Media Commission

Published: March 10, 2021, 7:45 a.m.

Former editor of The Guardian newspaper Alan Rusbridger will retain his place on the Future of Media Commission after receiving unanimous backing from its members and from Media Minister Catherine Martin.  Rusbridger had faced calls to be removed from the role after revelations that his newspaper’s former media editor, Roy Greenslade, was supportive of the IRA.  Regina Doherty Fine Gael Leader in the Seanad joined us on the show this morning. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.