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The deadline to submit feedback to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s (BAI) public consultation on proposed changes to rules governing the level of subtitling, sign language and audio-description that Irish television broadcasters must offer is 5pm next Wednesday, 23rd July 2014. The proposals are aimed at making television more enjoyable and accessible for people who … Continued

The BAI at the Galway Film Fleadh 2014 The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced details of its partnership with the Galway Film Fleadh 2014. The BAI continues to be a co-sponsor of the “Galway Film Fair” a series of special events and workshops aimed at film makers and producers including the popular “Marketplace” … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (Wednesday 2nd July) announced the decision of the Contract Awards Committee regarding the award of the contract for a niche, music-driven radio service for Dublin City and County. A contract has been awarded in principle to Star Broadcasting Limited (t/a Sunshine 106.8FM) for the provision of the radio … Continued

To view the BAI Draft Code of Programme Standards Consultation video, click on this link: https://vimeo.com/98716992 The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has, today (1st July), launched a public consultation on proposals for a revised draft Code of Programme Standards that will apply to all Irish broadcasters. The Broadcasting Act 2009 requires the BAI to … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today (24th June) launched its Community Broadcasting Support Scheme 2014. This year, an allocation of €30,000 is available for the funding of the Scheme. The aim of the Scheme is to award funding to enable community radio and television broadcasters to assess the operation and effectiveness of their … Continued

he Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (Monday 23rd June) announced the decision of the Contract Awards Committee regarding the award of the licence for a local, broad-format radio service for North Donegal. A contract has been awarded in principle to Donegal Highland Radio Limited (t/a Highland Radio) for the provision the radio service for … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (13th June) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At meetings held on 3rd and 21st May 2014, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered 17 complaints in respect of 12 programmes. Of these, two complaints were upheld, five complaints were upheld in part and 10 complaints … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (26th May 2014) launched a public consultation on proposed changes to rules governing the levels of subtitling, sign language and audio-description that Irish television broadcasters must offer to the public. The new rules will update the current Access Rules in place since 2005 and last reviewed in … Continued

In advance of the Local and European Elections and the By-elections in Longford-Westmeath and Dublin West, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) reminds broadcasters of the requirement to comply with the moratorium in place in advance of, and during the day of, voting on these important elections. The Moratorium is provided for in the BAI … Continued

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (“BAI”) has today, 20th May 2014, announced details of the latest package of funding recommendations to have been ratified by the Authority at its most recent meeting. A funding total of €5.136m has been allocated to 29 TV projects and 93 radio projects. Of this total,€4.562m of the allocation is … Continued