Media Releases

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (20th December 2013) published the most recent broadcasting complaint decisions. Of the five complaints considered by the Compliance Committee of the BAI, one was upheld in part and four were rejected. The BAI Executive Complaints Forum resolved one complaint. The complaints related to the following broadcasts: Upheld … Continued

The Contract Awards Committee (“the Committee”) of the BAI has today (19th December) announced that it agreed at its meeting held yesterday to recommend to the Authority of the BAI that it enter into a sound broadcasting contract with Midland Community Radio Services Limited, trading as Midlands 103, for the local broad-format sound broadcasting service … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (Thursday, December 19th) issued a call for applications under its Funding Scheme for the Archiving of Programme Material (“Archiving Scheme”).  The Archiving Scheme has been designed to provide funding support for the development of an archiving culture in the Irish broadcasting sector, contributing to the preservation of … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 17th December 2013, announced the outcomes of Round 19 of the Sound and Vision Scheme. A package of funding recommendations totalling €4.489m was ratified by the Authority at their most recent meeting and will support the production of 88 Radio and 21 TV projects.  When completed, the … Continued

PRESS RELEASE Ireland is changing; broadcasting standards are not black and white; and respect for the individual and groups in society matters most to viewers and listeners.  These are the key findings of new research into public attitudes regarding programme standards in the broadcast media. The research was carried out by Ipsos MRBI on behalf … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) will seek and discuss views about broadcasting standards with broadcasters, programme makers, representative groups, as well as viewers and listeners during a unique ‘conversation’ event which will take place on Thursday, 12th December from 9.30am – 1pm at Smock Alley Theatre, 6 – 7 Lower Exchange Street, Dublin 8. … Continued

Following its consultation event with stakeholders earlier this week, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has announced revised closing dates for applications to Sound & Vision II – the Broadcasting Funding Scheme, in 2014. Three rounds will operate during 2014, two of which will be open funding rounds with a funding of €4.75m available towards … Continued

The need for support for young people in Ireland in negotiating and successfully interacting with myriad media platforms available to them, fell under the spotlight today with the publication of the 12-13Project Report by IFI Education. The report , which was funded by the Broadcasting Authority Ireland, highlights the enthusiasm and engagement of the 12-13 … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (2nd December) announced the receipt of three applications for two sound broadcasting services, which were advertised on 3rd September last.  The relevant services and the number of applications received for each are as follows: Two applications received for a local broad-format sound broadcasting service for Sligo/North Leitrim/South … Continued

BAI Conversation on Programme Standards in the Broadcast Media The BAI will host a ‘Conversation’ on the issue of Programme Standards in the Broadcast Media on 12th December 2013 commencing at 10 am. The purpose of the event is to give people an opportunity to share their views on the issue of standards in broadcast … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (21st November) launched a public consultation on its draft Sound & Vision 3 Scheme.  The Scheme is provided for under the Broadcasting Fund and will replace the existing Sound & Vision II Scheme.  Broadcasters, programme makers, interest groups and members of the public will have until 12 … Continued

The BAI advertised a niche music-driven sound broadcasting service for Dublin City and County franchise area in June 2013. The closing date for receipt of applications for these three services was 23rd September last. For further information on the applications received, please click here .    

The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening has been published today, 31st October 2013. The report covers the 12-month period from October 2012 to September 2013.  All data is reported as “average” listening data for that 12- month period. No data will be published for any single month of the 12-month period. On behalf of the … Continued

The BAI advertised three commercial radio services for North Donegal and Laois/Offaly/Westmeath franchise areas in June 2013. The closing date for receipt of applications for these three services was 23rd September last. For further information on the applications received, please click here .  

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland “BAI” is calling for applications to its Sponsorship Scheme 2014 This annual scheme provides financial and/or in kind support to a range of events and activities that are relevant to the work of the BAI and that assist the organisation to meet its objectives as set out in the BAI … Continued

The public has until 5pm tomorrow (Tuesday, 22nd October) to submit views on how they want the Irish broadcasting sector to be shaped over the next three years. Since August, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has been accepting submissions from the public on a new strategy which will cover the period 2014 to 2016. … Continued

The public have just two weeks left to submit their views on how they want the Irish broadcasting sector to be shaped over the next three years. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is currently accepting submissions from the public on a new strategy which will cover the period 2014 to 2016.  A draft strategy … Continued

Round 19 of the Broadcasting Funding Scheme closed last week. 287 applications were received, requesting €14.93m in funding. Well over half of the applications received were for documentaries. The BAI has a funding allocation for the round of €3.5m. Funding decisions are expected by mid-December.

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 9th September 2013, announced the outcomes of Round 18 of the Sound and Vision Scheme. Grants totalling €4.462m have been offered to broadcasters and independent producers to support the production of 102 Radio and 17 TV projects. When completed, the funded projects will be broadcast by a … Continued

The BAI has posted to its website revised versions of its Guides published to assist applicants in making a submission for a competitive radio licence.  An administrative error was noted in Section 9, Summary of Proposals, in the relevant Guides.  This Section included references to a target audience (35-55).  This target audience is not relevant … Continued

The Consultation launch event was held on 27th August at 11:30am. You can view a video of the event at the link below: http://clients.dv4.com/BaiLive/  

Relevant Irish content for Irish audiences must have a central place in any view of the future of broadcasting.  That’s according to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI), which today (27th August) launched a public consultation on its strategy for the next three years. Speaking at the launch, Bob Collins, Chairperson of the BAI, said: … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (8th August) published its new Guidelines in Respect of Coverage of Referenda.  The Guidelines, which have immediate effect, have been issued to all broadcasters in the State in advance of the referenda being held on 4th October, 2013. The referenda concern the proposal to establish a new … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today (7th August) launched a new Sectoral Learning and Development initiative to enable Temporary Radio Services apply to the BAI for funding towards learning, development and/or evaluation activities. A Temporary Radio Service is one licensed by the BAI to broadcast for a period of up to 30 days … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) is seeking applications for short-term research projects under its Media Research Funding Scheme 2013, which was launched today 30th July 2013. The Media Research Funding Scheme 2013 provides funding to academics to conduct media related research on topical issues pertaining to the broadcasting industry. The closing date for applications … Continued

The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening has been published today, 25th July 2013.  The report covers the 12-month period from July 2012 to June 2013 On behalf of the JNLR Committee, a media release and summary information tables are available for download here.   Please note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station … Continued

 The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has, today (18th July), published its recommendations in respect of the required levels of funding for the public service broadcasters (PSBs), TG4 and RTÉ, over the next five years. Under section 124(8) of the Broadcasting Act, 2009, the BAI is required, on a five-yearly basis, to conduct a review of … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has welcomed the Government’s response to the BAI’s five year review of funding for public service broadcasters, and the associated recommendations made by the Authority. Under Section 124(8) of the Broadcasting Act 2009, the BAI is required to undertake a five-yearly review of the adequacy of public funding to … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced details of its partnership with the Galway Film Fleadh 2013. Once again, the BAI is one of the main industry supporters of the popular ‘Film Fair Market’ which facilitates meetings between film makers, producers, financiers, distributors and broadcasters. The BAI has also partnered with Media Antenna Galway … Continued

A new Code of Fairness, Objectivity and Impartiality in News and Current Affairs, prepared by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, has come into effect this week (implementation date: 1st July 2013). The Broadcasting Act 2009 requires that broadcasters ensure that all news broadcast is reported and presented in an objective and impartial manner, without any … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (25th June) placed public notices in a national newspaper seeking applications for three sound broadcasting services.  The relevant three services are: A local broad-format sound broadcasting service for North Donegal (the service is currently operated by Highland Radio and this contract will expire on 30th September 2014). … Continued

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The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (4th June 2013) issued revised versions of its General and Children’s Commercial Communications Codes. The Codes have been updated to include rules to be applied to the promotion of High Fat, Salt and Sugar (HFSS) food to children. The rules will come into effect on 2nd September … Continued

The Contract Awards Committee of the BAI has today (14th May) announced its intention to invoke fast-track application processes for a number of sound broadcasting services, in accordance with section 67(3) of the Broadcasting Act 2009. The fast-track process can be invoked by the Committee when only one expression of interest is received, from an … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (2nd May) announced the decisions of the Contract Awards Committee (the Committee) in relation to the Expressions of Interest process for twelve sound broadcasting services. In the case of seven of the franchise areas advertised, one expression of interest for the provision of each service was received.  … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 30th April 2013, announced funding decisions from the latest round of Sound & Vision II, the Broadcasting Funding Scheme. Grants totalling €4.392m for 114 radio and television projects have been awarded in the current round.  A total of 313 applications seeking funding support of €18.44m had been … Continued

The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening has been published today, 25th April 2013.  The report covers the 12-month period from April 2012 to March 2013. On behalf of the JNLR Committee, a media release and summary information tables are available for download here.   Please note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station … Continued

Members of the Executive of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland attended before the Oireachtas Committe of  Public Accounts to discuss the BAI Annual Report and Accounts 2011 and the Comptroller and Auditor General Report on the Broadcasting Funding Scheme. BAI Annual Report and Accounts 2011 The press release issued by the Public Accounts Committee ahead … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today (10th April) launched its 2013 Community Broadcasting Support Scheme. This year, a total fund allocation of €30,000 is available for both the operation and funding of the scheme. The aim of the scheme is to award funding, which enables community radio and television broadcasters to evaluate and … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (9th April 2013) launched a Code of Fairness, Objectivity and Impartiality in News and Current Affairs. The Broadcasting Act 2009 requires that broadcasters ensure that all news broadcast is reported and presented in an objective and impartial manner, without any expression of the broadcaster’s own views.  The … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 26th March 2013, announced that it has received 17 expressions of interest for twelve local sound broadcasting services in response to its invitation for such expressions, as advertised on 24th January 2013 last. One expression of interest was received for each of the following services: Cork City … Continued

The BAI is inviting applicants to Sound & Vision II Broadcasting Funding Scheme to take part in a special workshop aimed at introducing the new baionline system. baionline is a new application system for the Broadcasting Funding Scheme, which will allow applicants to submit their applications online, and is designed to make the application process … Continued

The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening has been published today, 31st January 2013.  The report covers the 12-month period from January to December 2012. On behalf of the JNLR Committee, a media release and summary information tables are available for download here. Please note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station performance should … Continued

Tá na meáin dhigiteacha ag cabhrú go mór le craoltóirí lucht éisteachta níos forleithne a aimsiú, dá bhrí sin tá rochtain níos fearr ag lucht na Gaeilge ar chláir Ghaeilge. Is é sin an dearcadh atá léirithe ag Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge ag seoladh sceideal náisiúnta na gclár raidió Gaeilge i gcomhpháirt le hÚdarás Craolacháin … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today issued a call for applications under its Funding Scheme for the Archiving of Programme Material (“Archiving Scheme”).  The Scheme has been designed to provide funding support for the development of an archiving culture in the Irish broadcasting sector, contributing to the preservation of Ireland’s broadcasting heritage.  It … Continued

The BAI is inviting applicants to Sound & Vision II Broadcasting Funding Scheme to take part in a special workshop aimed at introducing the new baionline system. baionline is a new application system for the Broadcasting Funding Scheme, which will allow applicants to submit their applications online, and is designed to make the application process … Continued

The BAI proposes to draft a Scheme in accordance with Section 11 of the Official Languages Act 2003. Click here to see the Request for Submissions.

Tá sé i gceist ag an BAI scéim a dhréachtadh de réir Alt 11 d’Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003. Brúigh anseo chun teacht ar na hAighneachtaí.

In accordance with Section 65 (6) of the Broadcasting Act 2009, the Contract Awards Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“the BAI”) invites expressions of interest from parties interested in securing a sound broadcasting contract (“Contract”) on the FM band for the services outlined in the notice located at the link below. Interested parties should … Continued

Under the Broadcasting Act 2009, viewers and listeners can complain about broadcasting content which they believe is not in keeping with the broadcasting codes and rules. In line with the complaint process, the viewer or listener should direct their complaint to the broadcaster in the first instance with regard to the broadcaster’s Code of Practice … Continued

The BAI will operate the following office hours over the Christmas/New Year period. Monday 24th December Office Closed Tuesday 25th December Office Closed Wednesday 26th December Office Closed Thursday 27th December 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Friday 28th December 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday 31st December 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Tuesday 1st January … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 18th December 2012, announced funding decisions from the latest round of Sound & Vision II, the Broadcasting Funding Scheme. A total of 104 projects have been offered funding on this occasion. Round 16 of the Scheme accepted applications for both Television and Radio projects. A total of … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has announced the closing dates for applications to Sound & Vision II – The Broadcasting Funding Scheme in 2013. The core objective of the Broadcasting Funding Scheme is to increase public access at national, local and community level to high-quality television and sound broadcasting programmes in English and Irish … Continued

In October 2012, the Contract Awards Committee of the BAI announced its intention to invoke the fast-track licensing process for eleven identified sound broadcasting contracts. Public notifications were placed in the national press and on the BAI website. The fast-track licensing process, allowed for under Section 67(3) of the Broadcasting Act 2009, can be invoked … Continued

The Compliance Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) met on Tuesday, 20th November. At its meeting, the Committee considered a report and other related material provided to it by RTÉ which dealt with the broadcaster’s editorial review of The Frontline Presidential debate, broadcast in October 2011. From its review of the report already … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) at its meeting yesterday (12th November 2012) considered proposals regarding the operation of the Broadcasting Funding Scheme in 2013. It was decided that three open rounds of Sound & Vision II will be operated during 2013, each with a maximum funding amount of €3.5 million available towards the production … Continued

Under the Broadcasting Act 2009, viewers and listeners can complain about broadcasting content which they believe is not in keeping with the broadcasting codes and rules. In line with the complaint process, the viewer or listener should direct their complaint to the broadcaster in the first instance with regard to the broadcaster’s Code of Practice … Continued

In advance of the forthcoming referendum scheduled for Saturday 10th November 2012, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) reminds broadcasters of the requirement, further to the BAI Broadcasting Code on Referenda and Election Coverage (“the Code”), to ensure that coverage of the referendum is fair, objective and impartial. The Code requires coverage of the referendum … Continued

The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening has been published today 25th October 2012 It covers the 12 month period from October 2011 to September 2012 On behalf of the JNLR Committee, a media release and summary information tables are available for download here. Please note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station performance … Continued

The digital switchover has taken place today, 24th October 2012.  Ireland’s analogue television network has now been replaced by a digital signal. Guidance on the Digital Switchover is available at www.goingdigital.ie or through LoCall 1890 940 980 (English language) and 1890 940 970 (Irish language).

Relevant documents are available here

The Contract Awards Committee of the BAI has announced its intention to invoke fast-track application processes for a number of local sound broadcasting services, in accordance with Section 67(3) of the Broadcasting Act 2009. The fast-track process can be invoked by the Committee when only one expression of interest, from an incumbent sound broadcasting contractor, … Continued

The BAI has, today (12th October), announced the outcomes of a public consultation undertaken on the rules to be applied to the advertising of High Fat, Salt and Sugar (HFSS) food and drink to children. The rules will come into effect on July 1st2013 and will apply to all radio and television broadcasters regulated in … Continued

Under the Broadcasting Act 2009, viewers and listeners can complain about broadcasting content which they believe is not in keeping with the broadcasting codes and rules. In line with the complaint process, the viewer or listener should direct their complaint to the broadcaster in the first instance with regard to the broadcaster’s Code of Practice … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 10th October 2012, announced funding decisions from the latest round of Sound & Vision II – the Broadcasting Funding Scheme. A total of 79 projects have been offered funding. Round 15 of the Scheme accepted applications for both Television and Radio projects. 216 applications requesting €12.7 million … Continued

In advance of the forthcoming referendum scheduled for Saturday 10th November 2012, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) reminds broadcasters of the requirement, further to the BAI Broadcasting Code on Referenda and Election Coverage (“the Code”), to ensure that coverage of the referendum is fair, objective and impartial. The Code requires coverage of the referendum … Continued

At its meeting today (24th September 2012) the Contract Awards Committee (“the Committee”) of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“the BAI”) decided to invoke the fast-track licensing process for twelve local sound broadcasting services based on its consideration of the twelve expressions of interest received for these services. The Committee considered each expression of interest … Continued

The BAI Sponsorship Scheme 2013 is now online. Applications for same should be submitted to the BAI by 3rd October. The scheme and other details are available here

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 11th September 2012, announced that it has received 12 expressions of interest in response to its invitation for such expressions as advertised on 12th July 2012 for twelve local sound broadcasting services. One expression of interest was received for each service.  The Contract Awards Committee of the … Continued

The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening has been published today 26th July 2012. It covers the 12 month period from July 2011 to June 2012 On behalf of the JNLR Committee, a media release and summary information tables are available for download here Please note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station performance … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 25th July 2012, announced funding decisions from the latest round of Sound & Vision II. Round 14 of the Scheme accepted applications for both TV and Radio projects and a total of 214 applications requesting €11.6 million were received. A total of €4.5 million has been offered … Continued

In accordance with Section 65 (6) of the Broadcasting Act 2009, the Contract Awards Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“the BAI”) invites expressions of interest from parties interested in securing a sound broadcasting contract (“Contract”) on the FM band for the services outlined in the notice located at the link below. Interested parties should … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) will tomorrow (12th July 2012) invite expressions of interest from parties interested in securing a sound broadcasting contract on the FM band for the provision of a sound broadcasting service, in accordance with the BAI’s Commercial Radio Licensing Plan 2012-2013. The BAI published its licensing plan in June and … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has signed a Content Provision Contract with Raidió X Teoranta, trading as Raidió Rí Rá. Raidió Rí Rá will provide an Irish language radio service for broadcast 24 hours a day. The service, available on DAB and online, is aimed at young people to encourage them to use the … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has signed a sound broadcasting contract with Spirit Radio Limited (trading as Spirit Radio) for the provision of a quasi-national Christian and religious radio service on the AM band with low-power FM transmitter stations. Spirit Radio has been on air since December 2010 by means of an initial contract … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has published its Commercial Radio Licensing Plan 2012-2013. The Authority is required by the Broadcasting Act, 2009 to produce plans that set out the number, nature and scope of broadcasting contracts that it proposes to enter into over a given period (on the recommendation of the Contract Awards Committee). … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has recently signed contracts with 12 independent producers and six radio stations that were awarded production funding to make TV or Radio programmes in recent rounds of the Broadcasting Funding Scheme – Sound & Vision II. The Scheme was established to provide funding support to enable the production of … Continued

The BAI is today reminding broadcasters that a moratorium on coverage of the referendum on the Treaty on Stability, Co-operation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union comes into effect from 2pm on Wednesday 30th May. The moratorium will remain in effect until 10pm on Thursday 31st May, when polling stations close. During this period, … Continued

Members of the public have up to Thursday, 31st May to make submissions to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s (BAI) public consultation on the Draft Children’s and General Commercial Communications Codes. The consultation deals with the rules to be applied to the promotion on Irish television and radio of food and drink that are high … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (14.05.2012) published new rules to govern the level of subtitling, sign language and audio description that Irish television broadcasters must offer to the public. The new rules will update the current Access Rules in place since 2005. The BAI Access Rules aim to make television more enjoyable … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 4th May 2012, issued a Statement of Findings and the Report of the Investigator on an investigation pursuant to Section 53 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 Download the: BAI Statement of Findings Download the: Report of the Investigating Officer