The additional content will be available globally through both Nexis and the new NexisDirect service, the information provider said.

RTÉ will provide LexisNexis with access to web content covering major news stories and comment from across Ireland. The agreement is aimed at further strengthening the LexisNexis’ database content and coverage of Ireland, and is bolstered by a number of local news titles licensed last year from Johnston Press.

Bob De Laney, news & business director at LexisNexis, said: “This new content provides our customers with extra insight from across Ireland. Whether used for business development, competitor tracking or for monitoring media coverage, this intelligence helps our customers better understand trends in the Irish market, enabling them to make better business decisions.”

RTÉ’s content on LexisNexis resources, is in addition to the local newspapers added from Johnston Press in 2009. these sources include Donegal Democrat, Donegal on Sunday, Dundalk Democrat, Kilkenny People, Leinster Express, Leinster Leader, Leitrim Observer, Limerick Leader, Longford Leader, Nationalist and Munster Advertiser.