Latest JNLR Results Published

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 toĀ IPSOS … Continued

Latest Broadcasting Complaints Decisions Published

The Compliance Committee of the BAI considered six complaints. Ā One complaint has been upheld in part and five complaints have been rejected. In addition, seven complaints were resolved by the Executive Complaints Forum. The complaints related to the following broadcasts:-   Upheld in Part by BAI Compliance Committee 98/14 ā€“ FM104: The Phone Show: 5th … Continued

BAI @ the Celtic Media Festival 2015

The BAI is pleased to support the Celtic Media Festival 2015 which takes place this week in Inverness, Scotland. The Festival is an annual 3-day event that promotes the languages and cultures of the Celtic nations and regions in media. It combines a major conference of seminars and masterclasses with the presentation of awards in … Continued

BAI Issues Call for Applications for the Archiving Scheme

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (16th April) issued a call for applications under its Funding Scheme for the Archiving of Programme Material (ā€œArchiving Schemeā€).Ā  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 Irelandā€™s … Continued

BAI Issues Guidelines on Referenda Coverage

In advance of the two referenda to be held in May 2015, the BAI has today (25th March) published its updated Guidelines in Respect of Coverage of Referenda. The Guidelines supplement the BAI Code of Fairness, Objectivity and Impartiality in News and Current Affairs and provide direction and advice to broadcasters as to how fairness, … Continued

BAI Screentest @JDIFF 2015

The 13th Jameson Dublin International Film Festival will take place from the 19th ā€“ 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

BAI Announces Funding of ā‚¬486.5k through its Sectoral Learning & Development and Sponsorship

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (25th February) announced the allocation of funding for 2015 under two key initiatives ā€“ its Sectoral Learning and Development Programme and its Sponsorship Scheme.Ā  Funding of ā‚¬376,200 has been approved by the Authority for a range of training and development initiatives, while 18 events and activities will … Continued

Latest JNLR Figures Published

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

Latest JNLR Figures Published

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

BAI Launches New Broadcasting Funding Scheme: Sound & Vision III

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 ā‚¬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

BAI Launches New Broadcasting Funding Scheme: Sound & Vision III

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 ā‚¬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

BAI @ Digital Biscuit 2015

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

BAI Makes Changes to Rules on Television Subtitling, Sign Language and Audio Description

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

BAI Launches Revised Code of Programme Standards

A key aim of the Broadcasting Authority of Irelandā€™s (BAI) Code of Programme Standards is to promote responsible broadcasting.Ā  In addition, the code seeks to ensure that access to information, entertainment and education ā€“ as well as a range of views in the broadcast media – are enhanced and undue offence and harm are reduced.Ā  … Continued

BAI Awards funding of ā‚¬1.4 million to Education and Animation Projects

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today announced the award of ā‚¬1.414 million to 25 education and animation projects, through its Sound & Vision funding scheme.Ā  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

BAI Congratulates Cartoon Saloon on Oscar Nomination

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has congratulated Cartoon Saloon on the nomination of the Irish animated movie ‘Song of the Sea‘ for the ā€˜Best Animated Feature Filmā€™ at the 2015 Oscars. The film received support from the BAIā€™s Sound and Vision scheme to the tune of ā‚¬500,000. In congratulating Cartoon Saloon, Michael Oā€™Keeffe, CEO … Continued