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
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening is published today (26.10.17). It covers the 12-month period from October 2016 to September 2017. 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
A strengthened national agency focusing on training and skills for the Irish film, television and animation industries is needed to provide the strategic foundation for skills development in the audio-visual sector, in order to drive growth. This is one of five key recommendations from a Crowe Horwath report published today (06/09/17) by the Broadcasting Authority … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (28th June 2017) announced details of its new Short News Reporting Code of Practice, which will come into effect on 1st September 2017. As provided for under the European Union’s Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), the BAI’s Code of Practice sets out the requirements for Irish broadcasters … Continued
International research, published today (22.06.17), by the Reuters Institute has found that Ireland has a higher trust in news media than the international average. The survey of 36 countries found that 47% of Irish respondents trust the news media, compared with 41% internationally. Meanwhile, just under a quarter (24%) of survey respondents worldwide said they … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced that its revised General Commercial Communications Code comes into effect today, 1st June 2017. The Code sets out the rules that Irish radio and television stations must comply with when it comes to airing advertising, sponsorship, product placement and other forms of commercial communications. The aim of … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (31st May) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meeting held on 29th March 2017, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected six complaints. The complaints considered by the Compliance Committee concerned programmes aired on RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ One TV and Newstalk. The … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today, 25th May 2017, announced the signing of four contracts for sound broadcasting services. The services include the national, broad-format sound broadcasting service, Today FM; a regional music-driven youth service for the South West, Spin South West; a community radio service for Castlebar and its Environs, Community Radio … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (22.05.17) announced details of the latest funding awards under The Sound & Vision 3 Broadcasting Funding Scheme. Following a detailed assessment process, funding amounting to €5.5m has been allocated to 119 projects. Of this, just over €5m has been allocated to 31 TV projects, while 88 radio projects will … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (26th April) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At meetings held in January and March 2017, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered seven complaints. The Committee has rejected the seven complaints. The complaints considered by the Compliance Committee concerned programmes aired on Newstalk 106-108FM, Today FM and RTÉ … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (28.03.17) launched its revised General Commercial Communications Code, which sets out the rules that Irish radio and television stations must comply with when it comes to airing advertising, sponsorship, product placement and other forms of commercial communications. The revised Code will come into effect on 1st June … Continued
Dublin (Ireland) / Toronto (Canada), March 9, 2017 – The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today financing of €120,000 to support the co-development of audiovisual content under the Canada-Ireland Co-development Incentive for Audio-Visual Projects. Four Irish production companies will work with four Canadian companies in the development of … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 3rd February, announced details of its 2017 funding allocation under its Sectoral Learning & Development and Sponsorship funding initiatives. Funding of €637,880 has been approved by the BAI to support a range of initiatives, further details of which are outlined below. Sectoral Learning & Development Funding For … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening in Ireland is published today (2nd February 2017). It covers the 12-month period from January – December 2016. On behalf of the JNLR Committee a media release and summary information tables are available to download here. Please Note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station performance should be … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 19th January, announced details of its Community Broadcasting Support Scheme 2017. The Scheme, which has a total available fund of €25,000, is open to all Community and Community of Interest radio and television broadcasters in the country. It is designed to offer funding support to enable broadcasters … Continued
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, Mr. Denis Naughten, T.D., has formally requested the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) to conduct a full media merger examination under Section 28E of the Competition Act 2002 (as amended). The proposed media merger involves the acquisition of sole control of CMNL Limited, formerly Celtic Media Newspapers … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) today (11.01.17) released its end-of-year infographic, charting much of its activity over 2016. Looking at four key areas: funding, licensing, complaints, sponsorship and sectoral development, in 2016, the BAI: Offered €16.7m in funding for 355 radio and TV projects across 55 broadcasters. Received 133 complaints relating to programming and … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (21st December) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meeting held in November 2016, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and upheld three complaints. The complaints considered by the Compliance Committee concerned programmes aired on RTÉ Radio 1 and Cork’s 96FM. The complaints upheld … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (20.12.16) announced details of the latest package of recommendations under the Sound & Vision Scheme which have been ratified by the Authority at its most recent meeting (15.12.16). Following a detailed assessment process, funding amounting to €5.569m has been allocated to 126 projects. Of this, €5.019m has been allocated … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (19.12.16) announced the award of funding totalling €50,000 to three applicants under its Media Research Funding Scheme 2016. The Scheme provides funding to academics, researchers and media professionals to conduct media-related research on topical issues pertaining to the broadcasting industry. It aims to inform debate on broadcasting-related … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (Thursday 15th December) signed contracts for four, ten-year sound broadcasting services. The services include the Quasi-National Speech/News-driven service, Newstalk 106; a community radio service for Lucan and its Environs, Liffey Sound; a Special Interest Community service for Dublin City, Dublin City FM; and, a Community of Interest … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (13th December) launched its second Irish Language Scheme, which endeavours to deliver high-quality Irish language services to the public over the next three years. The scheme has been developed to set out a standard approach across the organisation to the delivery of services in the Irish language. … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today launched its Media Literacy Policy, which sets out a range of skills to help people to navigate current, new and emerging content platforms. The Policy was launched in the Marker Hotel, attended by a wide range of stakeholders from the media, education and regulatory fields. The policy has … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today announced details of funding rounds for its Sound & Vision Scheme for the period 2017-19. The BAI will run seven funding rounds over the three-year period, with an indicative allocation of €5m per round. The announcement seeks to provide certainty for the broadcasting sector in relation to … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is reminding members of the viewing and listening public, broadcasters and other interested individuals that the public consultation on its draft Strategy Statement (2017-2019) will close at noon on Thursday, 1st December. The BAI’s draft Strategy sets out its vision as ‘an Irish media landscape that reflects and shapes … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is exercising its regulatory functions in a rapidly evolving media sphere. The space in which traditional forms of broadcasting operate and compete for audiences has fundamentally changed. Over the coming years, the challenge for the Authority will be to continue and extend its influence, as other forms of media … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (27th October) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At meetings held in July and September 2016, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered five complaints. Of these, one complaint was upheld and four complaints were rejected. The complaints considered by the Compliance Committee concerned programmes aired on KCLR 96 … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening in Ireland is published today (26th October 2016). It covers the 12-month period from October 2015 – September 2016. On behalf of the JNLR Committee a media release and summary information tables are available to download here. Please Note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station performance should … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 26th October, announced the receipt of the following applications for two community sound broadcasting services, serving communities in Castlebar and North West Connemara. The two services were advertised by the BAI last July. Castlebar An application was received from Community Radio Castlebar FM Limited, broadcasting as CRCfm 102.9, … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 26th September, confirmed receipt of one fast-track proposal from the incumbent for each of the following services: a National Broad-format Service, and a Regional Youth Music-driven Service, serving the Southwest of the country. The Contract Awards Committee initiated a fast-track application process having received an expression of … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (15th September) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At meetings held in May and June 2016, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered ten complaints. Of these, three complaints were upheld and seven complaints were rejected. The complaints considered by the Compliance Committee concerned programmes aired … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is preparing to open its doors to visitors for an exciting celebration of 100 years of radio this Friday, 16th September. The event, which forms part of Culture Night 2016, will run from 6pm to 10pm. To mark the occasion, the BAI building at 2-5 Warrington Place, Dublin 2, … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 9th September, announced the receipt of the following applications for three community sound broadcasting services, serving communities in North East Dublin, North West Dublin and South Dublin. The three services were advertised by the BAI last June. North East Dublin An application was received from Dublin North … Continued
The BAI wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of audio-visual media production services to the BAI. A Call for Tenders has been placed on Etenders.gov.ie and the closing date for submissions is Wednesday, 28th September at 12 noon. ENDS
Event to be co-hosted by radio personality Brendan Balfe. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (18.08.2016) announced that it will host a special evening celebrating the evolution of radio in Ireland, as part of Culture Night 2016, which this year takes place on Friday, 16th September. Visitors to the BAI building at 2-5 … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 26th August, announced the receipt of the following applications for community of interest radio sound broadcasting services, serving student communities in each of Cork City, Galway City and Limerick City. The three services were advertised by the BAI last May. Cork City An application was received from … Continued
The public should be confident that commercial communications on television and radio are legal, decent, honest, truthful, and protect the interests of children, and broadcasters should have clear guidelines on the standards that apply. That’s according to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI), which today (26.07.16) launched a public consultation on the draft General Commercial … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (4th August) published its updated BAI Access Rules, designed to promote the understanding and enjoyment of programmes by persons who are deaf or have a hearing impairment, persons who are blind or partially sighted and persons who have a hearing impairment and are partially sighted. The Access … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening in Ireland is published today (27th July 2016). It covers the 12-month period from July 2015 – June 2016. On behalf of the JNLR Committee a media release and summary information tables are available to download here. Please Note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station performance should … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (12.07.16) announced details of the latest package of recommendations under the Sound & Vision Scheme to be ratified by the Authority. Following a detailed assessment process, funding amounting to €5.835m has been allocated to 124 projects. Of this, €5.22m has been allocated to 34 TV projects, while … Continued