Survey highlights lack of female voices on Irish airwaves

Published: Thursday, March 15, 2012

Less than a quarter of voices in radio news and current affairs broadcasting are women, according to a survey conducted by the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI).

The survey forms part of the NCWI's submission to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) for the draft code on fairness and objectivity in news and current affairs.

The NCWI said current affairs programmes are dominated by male voices, as are presenters, expert guests, in headlines, sports and business.

Click here to read the full article from the Evening Echo......