The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) was established on October 1st, 2009.

The objectives of the BAI, as set out in the Broadcasting Act, 2009 are:

To ensure that the number and categories of broadcasting services made available in the State best serve the needs of the people of the island of Ireland, bearing in mind their languages and traditions and their religious, ethical and cultural diversity.

To ensure that the democratic values enshrined in the Constitution especially those relating to rightful liberty of expression, are upheld.

To provide for open and pluralistic broadcasting services.

The Authority incorporates work previously undertaken by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland and the Broadcasting Complaints Commission. All policies and publications previously developed by the BCI remain valid.

The BAI comprises a Board, and two statutory committees dealing with Compliance and Contract Awards. The Minister for Communications Energy and Natural Resources has appointed five members to the Board of the BAI. For information on these appointments, please click here.