The Supreme Court has upheld the Independent Radio and Television Commission's decision to award the Dublin youth radio licence to Spin FM.
The court rejected an appeal by Storm FM - one of three unsuccessful applicants for the licence - against a High Court ruling that there was no basis for overturning the IRTC's decision.
Storm had argued that there had been an 'objective bias' against it on the part of IRTC member, Dr Colm Kenny. The IRTC has welcomed the court's decision.
Chief Executive, Michael O'Keeffe said the board would be meeting representatives from Spin shortly to begin contract negotiations.
