46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist?

Ireland

Ireland

Answer
Yes
Comment

The Electoral Reform Act 2022 (Sections 121, 122, 125) provides that online advertisements must contain be clearly labelled as a political advertisement and contain detailed transparency notice. Online platforms must verify the identity of purchasers of political advertisements.  Foreign interests may not buy online political advertisements.  However, as of 9 November 2023, these provisions had not yet been commenced by the relevant minister and it was not clear when they would come into force.

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