Lobby organisation
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
Business group · Media & publishing · HQ: Ireland · Transparency Register entry
As of 8 October 2026, Independent Broadcasters of Ireland appears in 10 declared MEP meetings (8 different MEPs), most often with Renew Europe.
In their own words
“The mission of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) is to promote a strong and vibrant radio sector which reflects the preferences and needs of the listening public. The IBI represents the interests of radio station owners to legislators, policymakers and regulators.”
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“The IBI advocates on behalf of the broadcasters and radio listeners of Ireland and it seeks to ensure that the quality of programming remains extremely high. In this regard the organisation regularly contributes to industry consultations and forums on issues ranging from programming to advertising and strategy. The IBI aims to provide a distinct and coherent national voice in the ongoing campaign for competitive equality across the broadcasting sector.”
Stated goals from the organisation's own Transparency Register filing.
Who they meet, and when
Which groups they meet
Share of this organisation's 10 declared meetings, by the meeting MEP's political group.
Meetings by year
Declared meetings per calendar year, 2025–2025. Bar length is relative to its busiest year (10 in 2025). All meetings were in one calendar year.
Group is each MEP's current political group, not necessarily the one they sat with at the time. Shares are rounded to whole percent.
The MEPs they meet most
The 10 most recent declared meetings
| Date | MEP | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2025 | Barry Cowen | Meeting with IBI |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Nina Carberry | Radio |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Michael McNamara | Challenges and opportunities in the broadcasting sector |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Aodhán Ó Ríordáin | Audiovisual Media Services Directive |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Maria Walsh | Breakfast Briefing for Irish MEPs |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Cynthia Ní Mhurchú | Media |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Billy Kelleher | Broadcasting industry |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Nina Carberry | Introductory Meeting |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Lynn Boylan | Support for independent radio stations |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Cynthia Ní Mhurchú | Media |
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