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
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (20th November) published the most recent broadcasting complaints decisions. At meetings held in September and October, the Compliance Committee of the BAI considered 11 complaints. Of these, one complaint was upheld in part and 10 complaints were rejected. In addition, five complaints were resolved by the Executive … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is committed to promoting and encouraging a culture of compliance and accountability amongst broadcasters and contractors by working with the sector and encouraging more focused self-reporting,”. That’s according to Michael O’Keeffe, Chief Executive of the BAI who was, today (19.11.14), addressing an industry-focused briefing event on the BAI’s new … Continued
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening has been published today, 6th November 2014. The report covers the 12-month period from October 2013 to September 2014. 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 … Continued
The Deputy Chief Executive of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI), Ms. Celene Craig, will today (9thOctober) take on her official duties as Vice-Chairperson of the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA) at the group’s 40th meeting in Tbilisi, Georgia. EPRA is a platform of 52 regulatory authorities across Europe which provides a forum for … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (6th October) announced that it has signed a contract with Teilifís Mhaigh Eo Teoranta (Irish TV) under Section 71 of the Broadcasting Act. Irish TV is a local and international channel offering a mix of live and recorded programming relevant to Irish people at home and abroad. … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (1st October) announced the award of funding totalling €2.26m to ten successful applicants under the second round of its Archiving Scheme. The Scheme, which is provided for under the Broadcasting Fund, has been designed to provide funding support for the development of an archiving culture in the … Continued