Dublin/London – 15th September 2009: Independent News & Media PLC (“INM” or “the Company”) confirms that it has received a letter on behalf of Mr. Denis O'Brien seeking the convening of another extraordinary general meeting of INM. The request follows Mr. O’Brien’s requisition notice of 3rd September 2009 dealing with, inter alia, his proposal to remove the chairman off the Board and the replacement of the senior independent director.