UTV report that Daily Ireland is suing the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister for £3million in lost advertising revenue [another rates hike in the offing? – Ed] and, according to the report, the Equality Commission are backing the County Court action, although the case may have to move to the High Court due to the amount being claimed.. Hmm.. I’ll admit to not knowing the comparable advertising rates, but £200,000 a month seems a lot to pay to reach an average, actively purchasing, audience of 8,768.. [ABC certificate here pdf file]
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