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 in the publications section of this website. Please note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station … Continued
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 €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
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
A key aim of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s (BAI) Code of Programme Standards is to promote responsible broadcasting. In addition, the code seeks to ensure that access to information, entertainment and education – as well as a range of views in the broadcast media – are enhanced and undue offence and harm are reduced. … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today announced the award of €1.414 million to 25 education and animation projects, through its Sound & Vision funding scheme. 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
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has congratulated Cartoon Saloon on the nomination of the Irish animated movie ‘Song of the Sea‘ for the ‘Best Animated Feature Film’ at the 2015 Oscars. The film received support from the BAI’s Sound and Vision scheme to the tune of €500,000. In congratulating Cartoon Saloon, Michael O’Keeffe, CEO … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (17th December 2014) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At a meeting held in November the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered and rejected four complaints. In addition, five complaints were resolved by the Executive Complaints Forum at meetings held in November. The complaints related to … Continued
The BAI will operate the following office hours over the Christmas/New Year period: Tuesday 23rd December 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve) 9:00 am – 1:00pm Thursday 25th December (Christmas Day) Office Closed Friday 26th December (St. Stephen’s Day) Office Closed Monday 29th December 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Tuesday 30th … Continued
Further to an opinion editorial by Una Mullally, published in today’s Irish Times (8.12.14), the BAI has said: The BAI has, at no time in its engagements with broadcasters, issued any direction requiring that broadcasters must automatically “balance” a discussion with an opposing view. Neither has the BAI, at any stage, made a “ruling on … Continued
The popular Christmas FM will return to the airwaves this Saturday, 29th November, under a temporary licence granted by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). The volunteer-led station will broadcast festive music and Christmas-related information throughout the country during the run-up to the holidays, in order to raise awareness of and funds for its chosen … Continued