The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (06.12.18) welcomed the launch of a joint IT Carlow & UCD research report, titled Broadcasting Irish Emigration In An Era Of Global Mobility, published by Prof. Diane Negra and Dr. Anthony P. McIntyre of UCD, and Dr. Eleanor O’Leary of IT Carlow. The report was funded under … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) have today (23.11.18) announced an investment of over €51,500 to support the co-development of audiovisual content under the Canada-Ireland Co-development Incentive for Audio-Visual Projects. Two Irish production companies will work with two Canadian companies in the development of the following projects. From Ireland … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has, today (07.11.18), launched its revised Broadcasting Services Strategy (BSS), which provides the framework for the formulation of licencing plans and associated licencing activities by the BAI. It is one of the primary means by which the Authority fulfils its key statutory objective of endeavouring to ensure that the … Continued
The BAI has today (Wednesday 24th October) announced details of its Sponsorship Scheme for 2019. This annual Scheme provides financial and/or in-kind support to a range of events and activities that are relevant to the work of the BAI. It assists the organisation in raising awareness of, and meeting, its objectives, as set out on … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (Friday, 19th October) announced the signing of a community sound broadcasting contract with Community Radio Youghal, serving Youghal Town and environs. Speaking at the contract signing, Professor Pauric Travers, Chairperson of the BAI, said: “We are very pleased to sign today’s contract with Community Radio Youghal which … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (16.10.18) published its recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meetings held on 6th June, 18th July and 5th September 2018, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered 15 complaints. The complaints considered by the Compliance Committee concerned programmes aired on RTÉ One, RTÉ 2FM, Newstalk and TV3. … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) recently completed its five-year funding review of Ireland’s two public service broadcasters, RTÉ and TG4. The focus of the review was on the strategic challenges and opportunities facing the public service broadcasters (“PSBs”) over the next five-year period, and the adequacy of funding required to support their work in … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (25.09.18) announced details of the latest funding awards under the Sound & Vision 3 Broadcasting Funding Scheme. The Round 31 announcement is made following a detailed assessment process and sees €5.971m being awarded to 130 radio and television projects. 103 radio projects have been allocated nearly €742k while €5.247m … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has this week announced the signing of broadcasting contracts with Virgin Media Television Limited. Earlier this week, the BAI renewed its television programme service contract with Virgin Media Television Limited for the television services Virgin Media One (formerly TV3) and Virgin Media Two (formerly 3e). The BAI also agreed … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today (20.09.18) published updated guidelines in respect of election coverage. The guidelines will apply to the planned Presidential election on Friday 26th October next and future elections which may arise over the coming years. The guidelines have been developed further to the provisions of the BAI Code of … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today announced the launch of its 2018 Community Broadcasting Support Scheme. A total of €25,000 in funding is being made available to community and community of interest radio and television broadcasters to facilitate the undertaking and completion of projects aimed at advancing the organisational development of their stations. Organisational development … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today (3rd August 2018), announced the receipt of the following applications for two community radio services, serving the areas of Claremorris and its Environs and Dundalk and its Environs. Both services were advertised by the BAI last May. Claremorris and its Environs An application was received from Claremorris … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (31.07.18) issued a call for applications under the first round of its Archiving Scheme 2, which aims to contribute to the safeguarding of Irish heritage by encouraging the development of an archiving culture in the Irish broadcasting sector. Launched in June 2018, the second iteration of the … Continued
Dublin / Toronto – The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today the opening of the second round of the three-year funding incentive for the development of audiovisual projects. Programme guidelines, application documents and deadlines for submissions can be found on the BAI website here. The deadline to apply is … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (Tuesday 3rd July) announced the signing of three community and community of interest sound broadcasting contracts. The services comprise of community radio service Tipperary Mid-West Radio, serving South West Tipperary; Raidió Corca Baiscinn, serving South West Clare; and a community of interest service for the Christian community … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (27.06.18) published its recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At meetings held on 7th March and 18th April 2018, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected eight complaints. The complaints related to the following broadcasts: RTÉ Radio 1: Liveline: 11th November 2017 RTÉ One TV: The Late Late … Continued
Consumers in Ireland and worldwide have limited understanding of how news appears in their social media feeds. That was one of the findings from the Reuters Institute Digital News Report, which was released today (14.06.18). The annual international study aims to understand how news is being consumed globally, with a particular focus on digital news … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (13.06.18) launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the BAI’s Access Rules, which govern the amount of subtitling, Irish Sign Language and audio description that Irish television broadcasters must offer to the public. The objective of the rules is to increase the understanding and enjoyment of … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (07.06.18) announced details of the Archiving Scheme 2, which aims to contribute to the safeguarding of Irish heritage by encouraging the development of an archiving culture in the Irish broadcasting sector. This is the second iteration of the Archiving Scheme to be launched by the BAI and … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (1st May) announced that it is seeking applications for the provision of two community radio services, one serving the community of Claremorris and its Environs, and one serving the community of Dundalk and its Environs. Public notices seeking applications have been placed in the relevant local papers. … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening is published today (26.04.18). It covers the 12-month period from April 2017 to March 2018. 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 (24.04.18) launched a public consultation on a draft revised Broadcasting Services Strategy (BSS). The purpose of the consultation is to share the BAI’s vision for the broadcasting landscape and to elicit the views of stakeholders on this vision and options for future development. It also provides the … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (10.04.18) announced details of the latest funding awards under the Sound & Vision 3 Broadcasting Funding Scheme. Following a comprehensive assessment process, funding amounting to €5.991m has been allocated to 126 radio and television projects in Round 30. Of this, funding of €5.368m has been allocated to 33 TV … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today (04.04.18) announced that its guidelines applying to coverage of the forthcoming 36th Amendment of the Constitution, scheduled to take place on Friday 25th May 2018, will come into effect from Friday 6th April next. The guidelines, published by the BAI in March 2018, have been developed further … Continued
In October 2017, Communicorp Group Ltd. (“CGL”) issued a press statement in which it indicated that it was prohibiting contributors from The Irish Times newspaper from appearing on any of its radio stations*. Following a request from the Authority, the BAI Compliance Committee considered whether any issues arose in respect of compliance by the contractor … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and Raidio Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) have today (22.03.17) announced the launch of a teacher’s resource guide to support the delivery of the new Junior Certificate English and Science curricula. The materials are based around the successful TV programme ‘Tommy Bowe’s Body Check’ which was produced by Indiepics. The materials … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today (16.03.18) an investment of over €143,000 to support the co-development of audiovisual content under the Canada-Ireland Co-development Incentive for Audio-Visual Projects. Five Irish production companies will work with five Canadian companies in the development of the following projects. PROJECT TITLE COMPANIES … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (13.03.18) published updated guidelines in respect of referenda coverage. The guidelines are published in advance of the planned referendum on the 36th Amendment of the Constitution and further referenda on constitutional amendments and reforms to local government over the next number of years. The guidelines have been … Continued
Due to the Status Red weather warning, the offices of the BAI will be closed today (01/03) and tomorrow (02/03) and will reopen on Monday the 5th of March at 9am. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (07.02.18) announced details of its 2018 funding allocation under its Sectoral Learning & Development and Sponsorship funding initiatives. Funding of €610,800 has been approved by the BAI to support a range of initiatives, further details of which are outlined below. Sectoral Learning and Development For 2018, the … Continued
Latest Broadcasting Complaints Decisions Published The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (6th February) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meetings held on 18th October, 15th November and the 13th of December 2017, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered 11 complaints. The complaints considered by the Compliance Committee concerned programmes aired … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) today (31st January) released its 2017 infographic, which charts much of its activity over the past year. Mirroring the format of the BAI Strategy Statement 2017-2019, the infographic captures the work of the Authority over the past year under its five strategic themes: Promoting Diversity and Plurality; Communicating and … Continued
The BAI has today (29th January 2018) published the following new Guides to Submissions and Application Forms for temporary sound broadcasting services: A Guide to Submissions for the provision of Temporary Sound Broadcasting Services and an associated Application Form A Guide to Submissions for the provision of pilot Community Temporary Sound Broadcasting Services and an … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is currently tendering for the establishment of a framework for consultancy services for the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). A Call for Tenders has been placed on Etenders.gov.ie and the closing date for submissions is Wednesday 7th of February 2018 at 12 noon.
The BAI will operate the following office hours over the Christmas/New Year period: Friday 22nd December: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday 25th December: Office closed Tuesday 26th December: Office closed Wednesday 27th December: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Thursday 28th December: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday 29th December: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is currently tendering for the Preparation of a report on the ownership and control of media business in the State. A Call for Tenders has been placed on Etenders.gov.ie and the closing date for submissions is Thursday 25th of January 2018 at 12 noon.
The BAI has today (Thursday 30th November) announced details of its Sponsorship Scheme for 2018. This annual Scheme provides financial and/or in-kind support to a range of events and activities that are relevant to the work of the BAI. Its primary objective is to raise awareness and contribute to the achievement of the BAI’s strategic … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (28th November) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meetings held on 12th July and 13th September 2017, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered 10 complaints. The complaints considered by the Compliance Committee concerned programmes aired on WLR FM, RTÉ 1 TV, RTÉ 2 TV, TV3 … Continued
The Public Appointments Service has recently advertised a vacancy on the Board of the BAI. The closing date for the submission of expressions of interest, via the stateboards.ie website, is Friday 15th December. Further information is available here. Applications are now closed.
Dublin / Vancouver – The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today the reopening of their funding incentive for the development of audiovisual projects. The announcement took place at an event during Mediacon in Vancouver, in the presence of Canadian producers and an Irish delegation led by Jim Kelly, … Continued