The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (12.10.20) launched a public consultation on its draft Strategy Statement 2021-2023, which will guide its work for the next three years. Opening the public consultation, Chairperson of the BAI, Professor Pauric Travers said: “The BAI’s vision is ‘An Irish media landscape that reflects and shapes who we … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (23.09.20) published its recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meetings held in May and June 2020, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected 2 complaints. The complaints related to the following broadcasts: RTÉ 2: FAI Cup Finals: 3rd November 2019 RTÉ 1: Operation Transformation: 26th … Continued
Up to €4.5m funding available for independent audiovisual producers, TV stations, public service radio and independent audio producers The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is now accepting applications for funding under Round 37 of the Sound & Vision 4 Scheme. Up to €4.5m in funding is available under the round, which was announced in July. … Continued
Round open to independent audiovisual producers, TV stations, public service radio and independent audio producers The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has, today (30.07.20), announced its intention to operate an open funding round of the Sound and Vision 4 scheme which will be opened for applications on the 8th September next. This round of the … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (29.07.20) published its recent broadcasting complaints decisions. The Executive Complaints Forum of the BAI considered and rejected 12 complaints in meetings held in May and June 2020. Details of all these decisions are available to download here. ENDS For media queries, contact DHR Communications at 01-4200580 For … Continued
Mentorship scheme supported by BAI in partnership with TG4, Northern Ireland Screen Irish Language Broadcast Fund, Údarás na Gaeltachta and Gréasán na Meán The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI), has today (10.07.20) announced a partnership initiative between the BAI, TG4, ILBF, Údarás na Gaeltachta and Gréasán na Meán to provide a commissioning fund and mentoring … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (06.07.20) announced details of a funding scheme specifically for the community radio broadcasting sector. Part of the Sound & Vision 4 Scheme, the Community Radio Fund will see total funding of €750,000 being made available this year. The Fund is open to BAI-licensed community, community of interest … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (19.06.20) launched a new report, ‘Community Radio – Delivering Social Benefit’, as part of its Community Media Action Plan. The publication of the report marks National Community Radio Day and was commissioned by the BAI, supported by Community Radio Ireland (CRAOL) and undertaken by Nexus Research Cooperative. … Continued
BAI funds inclusion of Irish data in international report for sixth year. The majority of Irish people believe that independent journalism is important to a functioning society. That’s according to the Reuters Digital News Report 2020 (Ireland), which was released today (16.06.20). The report found that 66% of Irish respondents to the international study believe … Continued
Wednesday, 10th June 2020 Latest Broadcasting Complaints Decisions Published The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (10.06.20) published its recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meeting held in February 2020, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected 4 complaints. The complaints related to the following broadcasts: RTÉ One, RTÉ 2FM and RTÉ … Continued
PRESS RELEASE The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (03.06.20) announced the allocation of €2.5m to independent commercial radio stations across the country supporting public awareness and understanding of COVID-19. The special COVID-19 funding initiative was operated by the BAI under the BAI’s Sound & Vision 4 Scheme, following a request from the Minister for … Continued
Greater commitment to the labelling of trustworthy content by digital platforms is required to empower consumers and reduce the harmful impact of disinformation on society. That’s according to CodeCheck 2020, a new research report, commissioned by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and undertaken by the Institute for Future Media and Journalism (FuJo) at Dublin … Continued
PRESS RELEASE Wednesday, 15th April 2020 Latest Broadcasting Complaints Decisions Published The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (15.04.20) published its recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meeting held in December 2019, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected two complaints. The complaints related to the following broadcasts: RTÉ One: Prime Time: … Continued
The Public Appointments Service has advertised a vacancy on the Contract Awards Committee of the BAI. The closing date for the submission of expressions of interest, via the stateboards.ie website, is 15:00 on Thursday 7th May 2020. Further information is available via the following link: http://www.stateboards.ie/stateboards/campaignAdvert/116039.htm ENDS
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has, today (08.04.20), announced details of a special funding round to support the independent commercial radio sector in its provision of public awareness and understanding of COVID-19, including the risks and public health measures being implemented to reduce the spread of the disease. The special funding round will operate under … Continued
Friday, 3rd April 2020 The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (03.04.20) announced details of the latest funding awards under the Sound & Vision 3 Broadcasting Funding Scheme (Round 34). The BAI has also indicated, following a meeting of the Authority in recent days to consider a request from the Minister for Communications, Climate Action … Continued
The BAI’s offices are closed as of 20:30 on Friday 27th March 2020 to comply with public health restrictions put in place to manage the Covid-19 outbreak. The BAI would like to assure you that its operations are continuing with staff working remotely. The BAI can be contacted as usual at 01 6441200 or info@bai.ie.
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is seeking applications for an immediate vacancy at Higher Executive Officer (HEO) level. The position is as follows: One temporary 2 year fixed-term part-time contract Details of the position including the skills and experience required can be found here. Complete applications should be submitted by email to sowens@bai.ie by 12 noon on … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is seeking applications for two immediate vacancies at Higher Executive Officer (HEO) level. The two positions are as follows: One temporary 1 year fixed-term contract Details of the position including the skills and experience required can be found here. Complete applications should be submitted by email to sowens@bai.ie by 12 … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (19.02.20) announced the signing of a community sound broadcasting contract with Dublin North East Community Communications Cooperative Society Limited t/a Near FM, serving North East Dublin. Speaking at the contract signing, chief executive of the BAI, Michael O’Keeffe, said: “We are delighted to sign a new community … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (18.02.20) announced details of 2020 allocations under its Sectoral Learning & Development and Sponsorship funding initiatives. Funding of €642,000 has been approved by the BAI to support a range of activities, details of which are outlined below. Sectoral Learning and Development Central to the BAI’s work in … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening is published today (06.02.2020). It covers the 12-month period from January 2019 to December 2019. On behalf of the JNLR Committee a media release and summary information tables are available to download here. ENDS Please note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station performance should be directed … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (30.01.20) published its recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meetings held on 9th October 2019, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected 13 complaints. The complaints related to the following broadcasts: RTÉ Radio 1: The Marian Finucane Show: 24th March 2019 RTÉ Two and RTÉ … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (28.01.20) launched its third Irish Language Scheme, which sets out how the BAI will deliver its services to the public, in Irish and bilingually, over the next three years. Since 2013, the BAI has developed and operated two Irish Language Schemes, for the 2013-2016 and 2016-2019 periods, … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (21.01.19) announced details of the latest funding awards under Archiving Scheme 2, a BAI Broadcasting Funding Scheme initiative. Archiving Scheme 2 is a support scheme funded through the television licence fee, to encourage and promote the development of an archiving culture in the Irish broadcasting sector, contributing … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (15.01.20) announced the effective date for the application of its guidelines in relation to coverage of the forthcoming General Election. The guidelines come into effect from today and will remain in effect until 10pm on Saturday, 8th February 2020, the day of the election. The guidelines cover … Continued
YouTube and Netflix are the most popular media for video consumption among the 20-55-year old participants in ‘Netflix and Binge?’, a new research study. The report, which was published today (17.12.19), was commissioned by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and undertaken by researchers at Dublin City University (DCU) and University College Dublin (UCD). The … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (26.11.19) published its recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meetings held on 13th August and 11th September 2019, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected 5 complaints. The complaints related to the following broadcasts: RTÉ One: Today with Maura and Daithi: 8th October 2018 RTÉ … Continued
The BAI has today (26.11.19) announced details of its Sponsorship Scheme for 2020. This annual Scheme provides sponsorship funding to a range of media-related events and activities that support the BAI’s strategic objectives in its Strategy Statement 2017 – 2019 and offer the BAI opportunities to promote its work to relevant audiences. The BAI has … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is conducting a review of its Strategy Statement 2017-2019. The outcomes of this review will inform the development of a new Strategy Statement in 2020. One element of the review process is an online stakeholder survey to gather the views of a broad range of stakeholders who interact with … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (14.11.19) announced the signing of a single sound broadcasting contract with Wilton Radio Limited, trading as iRadio, for the provision of the following two broadcasting services on the FM band: A regional music-driven (youth) sound broadcasting service for the North West (counties Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Longford, … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) have today (06.11.19) announced an investment of over €94,000 to support the co-development of audiovisual content under the Canada-Ireland Co-development Incentive for Audio-Visual Projects. Three Irish production companies will work with three Canadian companies in the development of the following projects: #IBelieveHer Pembridge … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening is published today (24.10.19). It covers the 12-month period from October 2018 to September 2019. On behalf of the JNLR Committee a media release and summary information tables are available to download here. ENDS Please note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station performance should be directed … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (02.10.19) announced the award of funding totalling €56,318.80 to two applicants under its Media Research Funding Scheme 2019. The scheme aims to support research initiatives that will facilitate the BAI in promoting public debate and informing regulatory policy to shape a vibrant, dynamic media landscape that meets … Continued
Latest funding round sees significant increase in number of programmes with women’s narratives and women in lead creative roles. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (30.09.19) announced details of the latest funding awards under the Sound & Vision 3 Broadcasting Funding Scheme. Following a comprehensive assessment process, €5.9m has been allocated to 122 radio and … Continued
The Contract Awards Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (26.09.19) announced its intention to invoke a fast-track licensing process for a sound broadcasting service, in accordance with section 67 (3) of the Broadcasting Act 2009. The fast-track process may be invoked by the Committee when the only expression of interest made … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (25.09.19) launched a public consultation on its draft Sound & Vision 4 scheme, which will replace the existing Sound & Vision 3 scheme. The Sound & Vision schemes provide funding for high quality programmes on Irish culture, heritage and experience; programmes to improve adult and media literacy; … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (24.09.19) published its recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meeting held on 15th May 2019, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected three complaints. The complaints related to the following broadcast: • RTÉ One: Prime Time: 22nd January 2019 The Executive Complaints Forum of the … Continued
Five newly qualified journalists awarded placements under radio Journalism Graduate Programme Internship scheme supported by Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and Learning Waves The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI), in partnership with Learning Waves, has today (19.09.19) announced the successful candidates for the inaugural Journalism Graduate Programme. The paid internship initiative is funded by the BAI … Continued
Clear definitions of what constitutes political and issues-based advertising online and the availability of comprehensive and fully accessible databases are required to ensure the transparency of digital political advertising and campaigning. That’s according to ElectCheck 2019, a new research report, commissioned by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and undertaken by the Institute for Future … Continued