The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (08.03.23) published the review of its Gender Action Plan. Developed in 2018, the BAI’s Gender Action Plan forms part of its commitment to promoting gender equality in the Irish audio and audiovisual sector. Developed in line with the Council of Europe’s “Recommendations on Gender Equality in the … Continued
Research conducted by academics at DCU and funded by the BAI The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (01.03.23) published a qualitative research report into the attitudes of first generation Nigerian and Polish migrants to Irish news media. The research was carried out by academics at the DCU Institute for Future Media, Democracy and … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (16.02.2023) published its recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meeting held in September 2022, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected six complaints. Further to the provisions of Section 48(10) of the Broadcasting Act 2009 and BAI Complaints Policy Document 2020 and considering the personal … Continued
New research reports exploring the views of young people in relation to a potential youth-focused Irish language hybrid radio service have found a significant level of interest amongst respondents. Such a service would likely need to reflect the move of young audiences towards digital, by providing access to content across both traditional FM and digital/online. … Continued
Funding specifically for programming related to climate change and climate action Almost €5 million has been awarded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to broadcasters and programme makers around the country to support the production and broadcast of content which raises awareness of climate change and promotes action and behavioural change to combat it. Round … Continued
Funding of up to €150,000 available for media-related events and activities The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today announced it is seeking applications under its Sponsorship Scheme to support a range of media-related activities during 2023. Applications for eligible events and activities that align with the BAI’s Strategy Statement and raise awareness of the … Continued
Regulators from Australia, Fiji, Ireland and the United Kingdom are joining forces to encourage and coordinate global efforts to make the online world a safer place. The new Global Online Safety Regulators Network will be formally launched at the Family Online Safety Institute Conference in Washington DC today. The Network is a collaboration between the … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has been awarded the Investors in Diversity Bronze accreditation mark from the Irish Centre for Diversity. Supported by Ibec, Investors in Diversity is Ireland’s premier all-encompassing Diversity and Inclusion accreditation mark. The programme recognises existing efforts and supports the journey of continuous improvement by providing a structured framework to … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced that it will be accepting applications for funding under Round 48 of the Sound & Vision 4 Scheme. Up to €750,000 will be available under Round 48 of the Scheme for Social Benefit projects for community radio and television in line with the BAI’s Community Media Policy. Opening on … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (5th October 2022), by public notice in the Irish Independent, announced that it is inviting applications for the provision of a Television Programme Service Contract, further to Section 70 of the Broadcasting Act 2009. The Television Programme Service is a national free-to-air service. A Guide to Submissions for the … Continued
The Contract Awards Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (22.09.22) announced its intention to invoke a fast-track application process for the award of sound broadcasting contracts for the following sound broadcasting services, in accordance with section 67(3) of the Broadcasting Act 2009. Munster Waterford City and County: Broad-format, local radio service … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (27.07.22) announced details of the new Sound & Vision Scheme funding round that focuses on Irish Language Programming. Under Round 46 of the Scheme, the BAI is now seeking applications from the independent production and Irish broadcasting sectors for funding to help develop new radio and television programmes … Continued
The Contract Awards Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (30.06.22) 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: The guides and forms for the sound broadcasting services are available here. … Continued
BAI funds inclusion of Irish data in Reuters international report for eighth year The smartphone is the device of choice for Irish news consumers in the morning, with 35% of respondents citing it as their ‘go to’ to access news. That’s according to the findings from this year’s Digital News Report Ireland 2022. Radio continues … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (23/05/2022) announced details of the new Sound & Vision Scheme funding round that focuses on climate change and climate action. The €5m round is co-funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media and the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. The funding is … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (23.03.22) announced funding of €6.4m under the Sound & Vision 4 Broadcasting Funding Scheme. A total of 48 radio projects and 26 TV projects have been successful in Round 42 of the scheme, following a competitive assessment process. Overall, the round attracted a total of 133 applications, seeking … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI), Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) and the Data Protection Commission (DPC) welcome the publication of the National Digital Strategy today by Taoiseach Michéal Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. The National Digital Strategy marks a step change for Ireland’s ambition to harness the possibilities … Continued
The BAI has today published research examining the role of gender and diversity in media consumption in Ireland and internationally. The research, entitled ‘Digital News Report: Gender & Diversity in Ireland 2016-2021 & Internationally 2021‘, was led by Assistant Professor Dr Dawn Wheatley at Dublin City University. Presented in factsheet format, the research supports the … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening is published today (08.12.21). 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 to IPSOS MRBI or the relevant broadcaster.
More robust procedures for reporting and monitoring online disinformation need to be developed for the EU Code of Practice on Disinformation to become a more effective tool in fighting disinformation. That’s according to CovidCheck, a new research report assessing the implementation of the Code in relation to COVID-19. Commissioned by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland … Continued
A new JNLR report, ‘Radio and the Irish Audio Market’ report has been published today (02.09.21). Compiled by Ipsos/MRBI on behalf of the Committee, the report provides information on Irish people’s radio listening habits. A copy of the report can be downloaded here and a related media release is available here. ENDS Please note: Media … Continued
Auditing Gender & Diversity Change in Irish Media Sectors report funded under the BAI’s Media Research Funding Scheme A new research report auditing gender and diversity change in Irish media sectors has found that while the Irish screen industry has demonstrated an appetite for further engagement on equality, diversity and inclusion, leadership in the form … Continued
Up to €4.5m funding available for audio and audiovisual programme productions The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is now accepting applications for funding under Round 40 of the Sound & Vision 4 Scheme. Up to €4.5m in funding is available under the round, which is open to independent producers and broadcasters to support new programme productions. Guidelines … Continued
BAI funds inclusion of Irish data in international report for seventh year The percentage of young people citing TV as their main source of news has almost doubled in 2021. That is just one of the findings in this year’s Reuters Digital News Report (Ireland) 2021, which will be launched this morning (23.06.21) at an … Continued
69% of projects funded since gender criterion introduced in 2018 feature at least two women in key production positions The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has reported a 28% increase in the percentage of projects funded under the Sound & Vision Scheme featuring a female director since it introduced a gender criterion to the assessment process … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (17.02.21) published its recent broadcasting complaints decisions. The Executive Complaints Forum of the BAI considered and rejected 4 complaints in meetings held in October, November and December 2020. Details of all these decisions are available to download here. ENDS FOR MEDIA QUERIES, CONTACT: Tony Heffernan / Joanne … Continued
Additional funding of €1.4m for programmes to help address challenges being faced by live music sector The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (27.01.21), announced the launch of a new open funding round under its Sound & Vision 4 Scheme. Funding of up to €5.5m is being made available in round 38 of the … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (14.01.21) launched its new Strategy Statement 2021-2023, which will guide its work for the next three years. This is the fourth strategy since the establishment of the BAI in 2009. The strategy has been informed by a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of the previous strategy; an extensive … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced the signing of the following sound broadcasting contracts for the provision of sound broadcasting services on the FM band: A contract with Choice Broadcasting Limited, trading as Classic Hits, for a Classic Gold / Easy Listening / Smooth Multi-City Sound Broadcasting Service targeting an audience aged 45+ … Continued
Additional funding secured for 2021 rounds The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (22.12.20) announced details of the latest funding awards under the Sound & Vision 4 Broadcasting Funding Scheme and details of additional funding for 2021. Following a comprehensive assessment process, €669,092 has been allocated under Round 36 (Community Radio Fund), while €5.58m … Continued
The latest edition of the Samaritans Media Guidelines features new advice and resources on how to report suicide and self-harm safely. The sixth edition of the guidelines have been revised to reflect the significant changes within the media landscape and incorporate the latest research on the impact that portrayals of suicide and self-harm in the … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (25.11.20), launched the Broadcasting Sustainability Network and a sustainability roadmap for the Irish broadcasting sector. The Network is a voluntary sector-wide sustainability group of Irish broadcasters and representatives of their supply chains. It aims to foster best practice and to provide the support to make the Irish … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (11.11.20), launched a new website that provides information about ownership and shareholdings of Irish media companies. The BAI has commissioned the School of Communications at Dublin City University to design and maintain a dedicated website www.mediaownership.ie. This website offers a structured and searchable reference database of media … Continued
Round open to independent audiovisual producers, TV stations, public service radio and independent audio producers The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has, today (30.07.20), announced its intention to operate an open funding round of the Sound and Vision 4 scheme which will be opened for applications on the 8th September next. This round of the … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (06.07.20) announced details of a funding scheme specifically for the community radio broadcasting sector. Part of the Sound & Vision 4 Scheme, the Community Radio Fund will see total funding of €750,000 being made available this year. The Fund is open to BAI-licensed community, community of interest … Continued
Wednesday, 10th June 2020 Latest Broadcasting Complaints Decisions Published The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (10.06.20) published its recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meeting held in February 2020, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected 4 complaints. The complaints related to the following broadcasts: RTÉ One, RTÉ 2FM and RTÉ … Continued
PRESS RELEASE Wednesday, 15th April 2020 Latest Broadcasting Complaints Decisions Published The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (15.04.20) published its recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At its meeting held in December 2019, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected two complaints. The complaints related to the following broadcasts: RTÉ One: Prime Time: … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is seeking applications for two immediate vacancies at Higher Executive Officer (HEO) level. The two positions are as follows: One temporary 1 year fixed-term contract Details of the position including the skills and experience required can be found here. Complete applications should be submitted by email to sowens@bai.ie by 12 … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (19.02.20) announced the signing of a community sound broadcasting contract with Dublin North East Community Communications Cooperative Society Limited t/a Near FM, serving North East Dublin. Speaking at the contract signing, chief executive of the BAI, Michael O’Keeffe, said: “We are delighted to sign a new community … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (28.01.20) launched its third Irish Language Scheme, which sets out how the BAI will deliver its services to the public, in Irish and bilingually, over the next three years. Since 2013, the BAI has developed and operated two Irish Language Schemes, for the 2013-2016 and 2016-2019 periods, … Continued