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 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
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (04.09.19) announced two licensing updates; one for commercial radio and one for community radio. Commercial Radio Licensing – Fast-Track process On the 31st July 2019, the Contract Awards Committee of the BAI announced its intention to invoke the fast-track licensing process for the following sound broadcasting contract: … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is calling for representations in relation to the revision of its second Irish Language Scheme. The BAI is seeking submissions from all interested parties in the context of a review of the scheme and the preparation of a new draft scheme in accordance with Section 15 of the Official … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (27.08.19) announced the signing of a community sound broadcasting contract with Dundalk Media Centre Company Limited By Guarantee t/a Dundalk FM, serving Dundalk and its environs. Speaking at the contract signing, chief executive of the BAI, Michael O’Keeffe, said: “We are very pleased to sign a second … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening is published today (01.08.19). It covers the 12-month period from July 2018 to June 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 … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (01.08.19) announced that it is seeking applications for the provision of a music-based sound broadcasting service for a general audience aged 35-55 years in Dublin City & County. A public notice seeking applications has been placed in a national paper. The service for Dublin City & County … Continued
The Contract Awards Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 31st July, 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 … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (04.07.19) issued a call for applications under Archiving Scheme 2, a BAI Broadcasting Funding Scheme initiative. Some €2.8m is available under this support scheme, which is 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 Thursday 27th June 2019 announced the signing of a community sound broadcasting contract with Claremorris Community Radio, serving Claremorris town and its environs. Speaking at the contract signing, Chief Executive of the BAI, Michael O’Keeffe, said: “We are very pleased to sign a new ten-year contract with … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has, today (24.06.19) proposed the introduction of new statutory regulation for online videos and harmful online content. The BAI’s vision for the future of media regulation in Ireland is explored in its submission to the Government’s Public Consultation on the Regulation of Harmful Content and the Implementation of the … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has, today (18.06.19), published a new policy on Media Plurality and a revised Ownership and Control Policy. The publication of the documents follows a public consultation process, launched in December 2018, during which stakeholders and members of the public were invited to make submissions to the BAI on the … Continued
Some 61% of Irish media consumers are concerned about what is real and what is fake on the internet. This is one of the findings from the Reuters Digital News Report (Ireland) 2019, which was released today (12.06.19). This represents an increase of 4 percentage points on last year, when 57% of Irish respondents to … Continued
Aviemore (Scotland), June 5, 2019 – The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Northern Ireland Screen today announced details of the 2019 Rounds of their Co-development funding schemes. The announcement was made at the Celtic Media Festival in Aviemore, Scotland, where Canada is guest country at a gathering of media industry … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (29th May) announced that it is seeking applications for the provision of a community radio service serving the community of Athlone and its Environs. A public notice seeking applications has been placed in the relevant local paper. The service for Athlone and its Environs is currently provided … Continued
The Contract Awards Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (18.04.19) placed a public notice in a national paper seeking expressions of interests from parties interested in securing a sound broadcasting contract for the provision of one of the following:- A music-based sound broadcasting service on the FM band for a general … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (17.04.19) announced details of its 2019 Media Research Funding Scheme. A total of €50,000 is being made available to suitably qualified academics, researchers and broadcasting/media professionals in order to carry out research project(s) on themes of relevance to the work of the BAI. The Media Research Funding … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (10.04.19) announced the effective date for the application of its guidelines in relation to coverage of the forthcoming European and local government elections, and the referendum to amend the Constitution in regard to the dissolution of marriage. Both sets of guidelines will come into effect on Wednesday, … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) received 33% fewer complaints in 2018 relating to programming and advertisements broadcast on Irish radio and television, compared with the previous year. Figures released today (31.03.19) by the BAI, show that it received 73 valid complaints in 2018. In 2017, it received 109 such complaints. Of the valid complaints, … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (14.03.19) announced details of the latest funding awards under the Sound & Vision 3 Broadcasting Funding Scheme. Following a detailed assessment process, €5.738m was awarded to 119 radio and television projects under Round 32 of the Scheme. In excess of €5.1m was awarded to 29 TV projects; while 90 … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (8.2.19) published its Irish Language Action Plan which sets out the planned activities in support of the promotion and stimulation of the development of Irish language programming and broadcasting services in the Irish audio-visual industry. The Irish Language Action Plan is one of a number of initiatives … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has, today (11.12.18), launched public consultations on a new draft Policy on Media Plurality and a draft revised Ownership and Control Policy. Views on both draft documents are now being sought from stakeholders and members of the public who will have up to 30th January 2019 to make submissions … Continued
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 Contract Awards Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“the BAI) has today (Wednesday 21st November) placed a public notice in a national paper seeking applications for a single sound broadcasting contract for the provision of the following two sound broadcasting services on the FM band: – A REGIONAL MUSIC-DRIVEN (YOUTH) SOUND BROADCASTING SERVICE … Continued
The Contract Awards Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (Wednesday 14th November) placed a public notice in a national paper seeking expressions of interest in the provision of a sound broadcasting contract for a multi-city music driven service (Classic Gold, Easy Listening, Smooth) targeting an audience for 45+ for Dublin City and … 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) 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 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