The Compliance Committee of the BAI considered six complaints. One complaint has been upheld in part and five complaints have been rejected. In addition, seven complaints were resolved by the Executive Complaints Forum. The complaints related to the following broadcasts:- Upheld in Part by BAI Compliance Committee 98/14 – FM104: The Phone Show: 5th June … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (16th April) issued a call for applications under its Funding Scheme for the Archiving of Programme Material (“Archiving Scheme”). The Archiving Scheme has been designed to provide funding support for the development of an archiving culture in the Irish broadcasting sector, contributing to the preservation of Ireland’s … Continued
In advance of the two referenda to be held in May 2015, the BAI has today (25th March) published its updated Guidelines in Respect of Coverage of Referenda. The Guidelines supplement the BAI Code of Fairness, Objectivity and Impartiality in News and Current Affairs and provide direction and advice to broadcasters as to how fairness, … Continued
The 13th Jameson Dublin International Film Festival will take place from the 19th – 29th March 2015. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland will present a series of workshop events during the festival. These will be of interest to both programme makers and anyone wishing to pursue a career in broadcasting. Broadcasting: A Changing Landscape 12pm, … Continued
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (25th February) announced the allocation of funding for 2015 under two key initiatives – its Sectoral Learning and Development Programme and its Sponsorship Scheme. Funding of €376,200 has been approved by the Authority for a range of training and development initiatives, while 18 events and activities will … Continued
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