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 Donegal (the service is currently operated by Ocean FM and this contract will expire on 30th September 2014).
- One application received for a music-driven, regional sound broadcasting service for: Waterford City and County, South Tipperary and Counties Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny (the service is currently operated by Beat 102 103 and this contract will expire on 30th September 2014).
The BAI will now review the applications received to ensure that all information requested in the Guides to Submissions has been received and that the applications are valid. On completion of this review, the applications will be made publicly available.
ENDS
Media Queries to:
Tony Heffernan / Catherine Heaney
DHR Communications
087 2399508 / 087 2309835