2016 has been a busy year for news, with coverage of the general election and subsequent extended government formation process, the 1916 centenary celebrations and the potential exit of Great Britain from the EU. It is against this backdrop that research is now presented in this second Reuters Digital News Report for Ireland. The research, cosponsored by the BAI, was conducted by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) in Oxford. This study is part of an international research project covering 26 countries across the world which is tracking and examining the rapidly changing environment for news production and consumption. While the international dimension to this project is important, the additional analysis of the Irish data, undertaken by the Institute for Future Media and Journalism (FuJo) in DCU, provides important insights into developments and trends in Ireland. In some instances, such as the growth of mobile, the results confirm trends identified in other research, while in others such as news sources, it provides new insights into shifts in how the news agenda is shaped. The BAI believes independent research of this nature is vital to the ongoing discourse around how quality news is delivered to audiences and how audience access and value the available sources. The exploration of trust is a good example here and this year’s data provides interesting breakdowns on what methods are trusted by audiences. As digital models break into more traditional methods of providing news, larger questions also arise about the future of the news industry in Ireland and how it will be funded and distributed. It is the BAI’s responsibility as the broadcasting regulator to ensure audiences have access to a diverse range of services, programming and perspectives. It is also our aim to be a trusted and informed voice in broadcasting. Independent research which tracks changes over time is vital in supporting the delivery of these services to the Irish public.