The BAI Sponsorship Scheme is undertaken annually within the context of the BAI’s Communications Plan. The plan seeks to deliver on the strategic objectives of the organisation that are contained in the BAI Strategy Statement 2014 – 2016. Sponsorship is an important tool that enables the BAI to communicate to a range of stakeholder groups. … Continued
The Contract Awards Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“the BAI”) has today (Friday 2nd October) placed a public notice in a national newspaper seeking expressions of interest in the provision of two commercial radio services; a quasi-national speech/news service and a music-driven alternative rock service for Dublin City and County. The process of … Continued
Closing date for Community Broadcasting Support Scheme As announced in August the BAI Community Broadcasting Support Scheme is now open for applications. The closing date for the receipt of applications is 1st October 2015 at 12noon. The Scheme, which has a total available fund of €30,000, is open to all full-time licensed Community and Community … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has announced details of a public conversation in Cork on the topic of The Relevance and Future of Irish Content in the Broadcasting Media. The event will be held on Thursday, 12th November 2015 at 6pm at the River Lee Hotel, Western Road, Cork, as part of the Cork Film … Continued
We are reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of our communications and information service and would appreciate if you would take a few minutes to complete a short survey on the subject. The results of this survey will help us to adjust our external communications and provide an improved service. The survey is available here All responses … Continued
Big Stories on the Small Screen is a new initiative, funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and Screen Training Ireland, focused on developing Irish skills in quality long-form screen drama. Big Stories will support Irish-resident screenwriters, producers and directors who want to develop the essential skills necessary to craft a successful drama series for … Continued
Sounds Alive, a celebration of stories told through sound will host a very special event on 9th September as part of the Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival. The event is made possible with funding from the BAI Sponsorship Scheme 2015. Sounds Alive is created by audio Producer Julien Clancy. A lucky audience will hear excerpts from … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (1st September) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At meetings held in May and June 2015, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered 18 complaints. Two complaints have been upheld and 16 complaints rejected. In addition, two complaints were considered and rejected by the Executive Complaints … Continued
The Compliance Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) issued a Statement on 22nd November 2012. That Statement referred to a report published by RTÉ and was concerned with issues arising in connection with the Frontline Presidential Debate, broadcast on 24th of October 2011. That report was co-authored by Mr. Rob Morrison and … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 20th August 2015, announced details of its Community Broadcasting Support Scheme 2015. The Scheme, which has a total available fund of €30,000, is open to all fully licensed Community and Community of Interest TV and radio stations across the country. It is specifically designed to offer funding … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Screen Training Ireland and TV3’s drama series Red Rock have announced details of a new, exciting work placement scheme that will be launched in September. The Red Rock Training Scheme will offer a select number of placement opportunities on the set of TV3’s drama series – produced by Element Pictures … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has announced details of its participation in this year’s Culture Night, which takes place on Friday, 18th September. The BAI will showcase some of the programming it funds, at an event at its offices at 2-5 Warrington Place, Dublin 2, from 5pm to 10pm. Visitors to the BAI building will … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (Wednesday, 12th August) announced details of its Licensing Plan for the remainder of 2015. The plan comprises a mix of community, special interest and commercial radio services. Details of the services to be licensed are as follows: Service Type Franchise Area Target Audience 1. Community (new) … Continued
MediaCon is a new international TV and Tech event taking place for the first time this year in the historical Mansion House, Dublin on September 8th. Supported by the BAI, the one day event will discuss the future of TV production and explore how new digital platforms are changing the ways in which content is … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening in Ireland is published today (30th July 2015) It covers the 12-month period from July 2014 to June 2015. On behalf of the JNLR Committee, a media release and summary information tables are available [ddownload id=”128200″ text=”here”] Please note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station performance … Continued
Film and TV projects supported by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s Broadcasting Funding Scheme feature strongly on the programme at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh which takes place this week. Both the opening and closing films of this year’s Fleadh are BAI funded while six other BAI projects will receive their Irish premiere over the … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (25th June) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At a meeting held in April, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected 12 complaints. In addition, eight complaints were rejected by the Executive Complaints Forum at meetings held in March. The complaints related to the … Continued
New research, published today (23rd June 2015), shows significant changes in the way in which Irish people access news. It has found that smartphones are the defining device when it comes to accessing digital news in Ireland. 52% use these devices weekly to access news content. This is one of a number of new insights … Continued
Today marks the first ever National Community Radio Day in Ireland. Communities all across Ireland will be celebrating the special role that Community Radio Stations play in their locality. There are currently 21 fully licensed community stations in all corners of Ireland from Youghal to Donegal and from Connemara to Dublin, and there are a … Continued
Research published today (Tuesday 16th June) by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has found that smartphones are the defining device when it comes to accessing digital news in Ireland. The global report can be accessed via a dedicated site, www.digitalnewsreport.org The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has funded the inclusion of Ireland, … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (15th June) announced details of the latest package of recommendations under the Sound & Vision Scheme to have been ratified by the Authority at its most recent meeting. Following an assessment process, funding amounting to €5.109m has been allocated to 123 projects. Of this, €4.386m has been … Continued
The Irish Film Board and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland wish to commission a national strategy for skills development and training within the audiovisual industry in order to ensure continued growth and excellence. We also want to map the provision of production-related courses at third level and how these courses interact with the industry. Other … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and qualified persons who are willing to offer their services in the role of external member of the BAI Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. This is a non executive and voluntary role within the BAI oversight framework to ensure the agency’s compliance with … Continued
An updated list of temporary radio service applications currently under consideration by the BAI and the frequencies they plan to use is now available here
An updated Guide for Applicants and Application Form have been added to the BAI website today (28th May 2015) View them here The Closing Date for the receipt of applications to Round 24 is Thursday 9th July at 12 noon. Applications have to be submitted via BAI online
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening is published today (30th April 2015). It covers the 12-month period from April 2014 to March 2015. On behalf of the JNLR Committee, a media release and summary information tables are available here Please note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station performance should be directed to IPSOS … Continued
The 13th Jameson Dublin International Film Festival will take place from the 19th – 29th March 2015. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland will present a series of workshop events during the festival. These will be of interest to both programme makers and anyone wishing to pursue a career in broadcasting. Broadcasting: A Changing Landscape 12pm, … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening is published today (5th February, 2015). It covers the 12-month period from January to December 2014. 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 be directed … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening is published today (5th February, 2015). It covers the 12-month period from January to December 2014. 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 be directed … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (03.02.2015) announced details of a new Broadcasting Funding Scheme, Sound & Vision 3. The scheme will see up to €24 million in funding being made available to television and radio programmes through five funding rounds to be rolled out over the next two years. The new scheme … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (03.02.2015) announced details of a new Broadcasting Funding Scheme, Sound & Vision 3. The scheme will see up to €24 million in funding being made available to television and radio programmes through five funding rounds to be rolled out over the next two years. The new scheme … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has teamed up with the Digital Youth Council (DYC) to explore the media consumption habits of young people in the digital age. The findings of a research project completed by the Council will be presented at a special BAI supported event, taking place as part of the Digital Biscuit … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (27.01.15) published revised rules governing the level of subtitling, sign language and audio-description that Irish television broadcasters must offer to the public. The rules update the current Access Rules, which were last reviewed in 2012. The changes are aimed at making television more enjoyable and accessible for … Continued
A key aim of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s (BAI) Code of Programme Standards is to promote responsible broadcasting. In addition, the code seeks to ensure that access to information, entertainment and education – as well as a range of views in the broadcast media – are enhanced and undue offence and harm are reduced. … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today announced the award of €1.414 million to 25 education and animation projects, through its Sound & Vision funding scheme. The package of recommendations was ratified by the Authority at its meeting on January 22nd. This twenty-second round of the scheme was focused exclusively on education and animation … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has congratulated Cartoon Saloon on the nomination of the Irish animated movie ‘Song of the Sea‘ for the ‘Best Animated Feature Film’ at the 2015 Oscars. The film received support from the BAI’s Sound and Vision scheme to the tune of €500,000. In congratulating Cartoon Saloon, Michael O’Keeffe, CEO … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (17th December 2014) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At a meeting held in November the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected four complaints. In addition, five complaints were resolved by the Executive Complaints Forum at meetings held in November. The complaints related to … Continued
The BAI will operate the following office hours over the Christmas/New Year period: Tuesday 23rd December 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve) 9:00 am – 1:00pm Thursday 25th December (Christmas Day) Office Closed Friday 26th December (St. Stephen’s Day) Office Closed Monday 29th December 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Tuesday 30th December 9:00 … Continued
Further to an opinion editorial by Una Mullally, published in today’s Irish Times (8.12.14), the BAI has said: The BAI has, at no time in its engagements with broadcasters, issued any direction requiring that broadcasters must automatically “balance” a discussion with an opposing view. Neither has the BAI, at any stage, made a “ruling on … Continued
The popular Christmas FM will return to the airwaves this Saturday, 29th November, under a temporary licence granted by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). The volunteer-led station will broadcast festive music and Christmas-related information throughout the country during the run-up to the holidays, in order to raise awareness of and funds for its chosen … Continued