What is Media Literacy Ireland?
Media Literacy Ireland (MLI) is an informal alliance of individuals and organisations who work together on a mainly voluntary basis to promote media literacy in Ireland. Facilitated by Coimisiún na Meán, MLI has over 250 members drawn from a broad range of sectors.
Our vision is for all Irish people to be empowered with the skills and confidence to be able to access and critically evaluate content and services across all platforms, understand and question how media and digital technology operate, identify and manage risks, and participate in the public sphere in a responsible, ethical and effective manner.
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What is media literacy?
MLI does not narrowly define media literacy. Instead, we look to the Coimisiún na Meán (formally BAI) Media Literacy Policy to illustrate what media literacy looks like in real terms for both individuals and for society. This Policy outlines the following three core competencies and associated media literacy skills.
- Understand and critically evaluate broadcast, digital and other media content and services, in order to make informed choices and best manage media use.
- Access and use broadcast and digital media content and services in a safe and secure manner, to maximise opportunities and minimise risks.
- Create and participate via media, in a responsible, ethical and effective manner, in the creative, cultural and democratic aspects of society.
Latest News
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by Ryan Meade, Public Policy and Government Relations Manager, Google Photographed at the Summit are Malcolm Byrne TD, Niamh Hodnett, Online Safety Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán, Vanessa Hartley, Head of Google Ireland, and Ryan…
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Safer Internet Day 2025 Event: Prepare / Protect / Thrive
by Emily Lynch, Assistant Director of Media Literacy and User Education This year, the annual Safer Internet Day event, coordinated by Webwise and supported by the Internet Safety Centre, took place in Microsoft’s Dream Space in…
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