As regulator of the broadcasting sector in Ireland, the BAI makes decisions that impact on the viewing and listening of the general public as well as the way that the broadcasting sector operates.

Consultation helps the BAI make informed decisions that take into consideration a range of views and opinions of interested parties.

The BAI undertakes some consultation directly and also engages the services of specialised research companies. A range of methods (e.g. formal written consultations, meetings, focus groups, interviews and surveys) is used to engage with stakeholders.  While each consultation differs in terms of purpose and scope, the BAI always endeavours to ensure that each process provides useful and meaningful information and that it is undertaken in a professional, transparent and cost-effective manner.

 

Consultation on the Development of the BAI Strategy Statement

THIS CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED

In line with legislative requirements set out in the 2009 Broadcasting Act, the BAI is developing its strategic statement for the period 2011 to 2013. The process of drawing up the strategy statement will take place over a period of approximately six months and will entail extensive consultation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders of the BAI as well as the general public.

Purpose of Public Consultation

The purpose of this consultation is to provide interested parties in the general public with an opportunity to comment on the future strategy of the BAI and to provide their views on the role and priorities for the broadcasting regulator.

Timeframes

The Public Consultation process will commence on 1st July 2010 and will finish on 19th July 2010.

How to Respond

A consultation document providing questions and issues for comment is available here. To view a copy of the consultation document in Irish please click here. Responses can be emailed to the BAI at consultations@bai.ie or posted to the following address:

Consultation on BAI Strategy Statement
Broadcasting Authority of Ireland
2-5 Warrington Place,
Dublin 2

If you have a query or difficulty responding, please phone 01 6441200

Consultation of the proposed increase in daily and hourly advertisitng limits on Irish Independent Commerical Television

THIS CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has published draft broadcasting rules that, if adopted, will increase the amount of advertising permissible on independent commercial television in Ireland. 

Purpose of Public Consultation
The Draft BAI Rules on Advertising and Teleshopping (Daily and Hourly Limits) propose to revise the maximum amount of advertising permitted per hour from the current maximum of 10-minutes up to a maximum of 12-minutes per hour. In addition, the maximum amount of advertising permitted per day would increase from 15% of daily broadcasting time up to 20%.If adopted, the rules will apply only to independent commercial television channels licensed in the Republic of Ireland and targeting Irish audiences e.g. TV3, Setanta Ireland, City Channel. The rules do not impact on the amount of advertising permissible on public service television e.g. RTÉ 1 and TG4, because limits on advertising per hour and per day for these services are set by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

Timeframes
A copy of the draft Rules can be downloaded below or obtained by phoning the BAI’s offices (01 644 1200). Written submissions can be posted to the BAI or emailed to straynor@bai.ie. All responses should reach the BAI on or before 5pm, Friday 9th July 2010.  

To view a copy of the consulation document in English please click here
To view a copy of the consulation document as Gaeilge please click here

Thank you for your participation.

 

 

 

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