The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (22nd October) signed a contract for a ten-year sound broadcasting service, for the franchise area of Dublin City and County, with Radio Two Thousand Limited (t/a 98FM). The contract is for a music-driven, local sound broadcasting service for 25-44 year olds. Speaking at the contract signing, Bob … 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
Normal 0 false false false EN-IE X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (18thOctober 2013) published the most recent broadcasting complaint decisions. The Compliance Committee of the BAI has upheld one complaint and rejected 12. The 13 complaints considered related to the following broadcasts: Upheld by BAI Compliance Committee … 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
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (25th September) signed contracts for three ten-year sound broadcasting services for the franchise areas of Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow. The services are operated by FM104, South East Radio, and East Coast Radio respectively. Speaking at the contract signings, Bob Collins, Chairperson of the BAI, said: “We are … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (23rd September) announced the receipt of six applications for three sound broadcasting services, which were advertised on June 25th last. The relevant services and the number of applications received for each one are: Two applications received for a local broad-format sound broadcasting service for North Donegal (the … 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 (10th September) released the most recent broadcasting complaint decisions. The Compliance Committee of the BAI rejected three complaints; upheld one (in part) and three complaints were resolved by the BAI’s Executive Complaints Forum. The seven complaints considered related to the following broadcasts: Upheld in Part by … Continued
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 Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (3rd September) placed public notices in a national newspaper seeking applications for two sound broadcasting services. The relevant two services are: A local broad-format sound broadcasting service for Sligo/North Leitrim/South Donegal (the service is currently operated by Ocean FM and this contract will expire on 30th September, … 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
On the 20th September, Dublin Culture Night, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland will open its doors and present an evening celebrating all things audio and radio. The BAI Building at 2-5 Warrington Place, Dublin will be open between 5pm and 9pm. Pop Up Museum – Open to all – no ticket necessary For one night … 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 (BAI) has today (July 24th) released the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. The Compliance Committee of the BAI has upheld one complaint and rejected four. One complaint was resolved by the Executive Complaints Forum. One Complaint Upheld by BAI Compliance Committee in respect of the following programme: RTÉ Radio One … 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 today (Tuesday, 16th July) signed contracts for three ten-year sound broadcasting services for the franchise areas of Galway, Clare and Tipperary. The services are operated by Galway Bay FM, Clare FM, and Tipp FM respectively. Speaking at the contract signings, Bob Collins, Chairperson of the BAI, said: “We … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (Monday, 15th July) signed contracts for two ten-year sound broadcasting services for the franchise areas of Mayo and Louth/Meath. The services are operated by Midwest Radio and LMFM respectively. Speaking at the contract signings, Chief Executive of the BAI, Michael O’Keeffe, said: “We are delighted to sign contracts … 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 (June 27th) released the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. The Compliance Committee of the BAI has upheld two complaints and rejected four. Eight complaints were resolved by the Executive Complaints Forum. Two Complaints Upheld by BAI Compliance Committee in respect of the following programme: RTÉ Radio One … 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 (5th April) released the most recent broadcasting complaint decisions. The Compliance Committee of the BAI rejected 10 complaints and one complaint was resolved by the BAI’s Executive Complaints Forum. The 11 complaints considered were as follows: Rejected by BAI Compliance Committee RTÉ One – 6.01 News: 14 … 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 Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (February 28th) released the most recent broadcasting complaint decisions. The BAI’s Compliance Committee upheld three complaints in full and five complaints in part. The Committee rejected two complaints. The decisions relate to the following content: Upheld by BAI Compliance Committee TV3 – Ireland AM: 22nd August 2012 … 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