The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today (Tuesday February 11th) signed three, ten-year sound broadcasting contracts with RedFM, Spin1038, and WLRFM. The contracts with Spin 1038 and RedFM are for music-driven radio services targeting 15-34 year olds. Spin 1038 is available to listeners in Dublin City and County while RedFM is available in Cork City … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is today (Thursday, 6th February) pleased to announce that it will enter into negotiations for a television content provision contract, under Section 71 of the Broadcasting Act, with UTV Ireland Limited. It is envisaged that the new service, ‘UTV Ireland’, will commence broadcasting in January 2015. Based primarily in Dublin, … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening has been published today, 30th January 2014. The report covers the 12-month period from January to December 2013. All data is reported as “average” listening data for that 12- month period. No data will be published for any single month of the 12-month period. On behalf of … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (27.01.15) published revised rules governing the level of subtitling, sign language and audio-description that Irish television broadcasters must offer to the public. The rules update the current Access Rules, which were last reviewed in 2012. The changes are aimed at making television more enjoyable and accessible for … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has, today (23.01.14), confirmed receipt of a notification from the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte, of the resignation of Mr. John Waters from the Authority. Mr Waters was appointed to the Authority by the Government in September 2009. Since his appointment, he has served as … Continued
The BAI is supporting the Screen Directors Guild of Ireland’s Digital Biscuit 2014, a 2-day event featuring new technology, renowned directors, acclaimed creative and social media gurus in the Science Gallery, Trinity College Dublin from 22nd to 24th January. The Spotlight on Denmark series of events looks at a number of exciting funding developments in … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (17th January 2014) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. Of the seven complaints considered by the Compliance Committee of the BAI, one was upheld in part and six were rejected. The complaints related to the following broadcasts: Upheld in part by BAI Compliance Committee Newstalk – … Continued
Confirmation that the latest round of funding in BAI’s Sound and Vision Scheme closes 6th February; not today as stated in Irish Independent.
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (7th January 2014) published the findings of a review undertaken regarding the future prospects for the licensing of commercial DTT. The review is the latest development in what has been a continuous process undertaken by the BAI to discharge its duties with regard to commercial DTT (Digital … Continued
In a statement reviewing the work of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) during 2013, the Chief Executive, Michael O’Keeffe, described it as a busy year and one of significant achievement for the Authority. “2013 was the final year covered by the BAI’s first strategy document and many projects were drawn to a successful conclusion. … Continued