Around three million Irish people listen to radio for an average of 247 minutes a day.
Radio Days, the country's biggest radio conference, is taking place over the next two days.
Broadcasters attending the event are anticipating a number of announcements from the Communications Minister that they hope will future-proof the industry.
Denis Naughton is expected to make an announcement in relation to the Independent Radio Stations Bill, relaxing the advertising cap of 10 minutes and the regulation levy fee reduction.
