Applications now welcome for special BAI funding February 3, 2021 - 1:14 pm Commercial radio stations can now apply to the BAI for amounts from €40,000 up to €100,000 in a special round of the Sound & Vision Scheme.
BAI allocates over €6.2m to latest radio and TV projects December 22, 2020 - 11:08 pm The BAI has allocated €669,092 under Round 36 (Community Radio Fund) and €5.58m under Round 37 (Open Round) under the Sound & Vision 4…
BAI Sponsorship Scheme 2021 details announced November 19, 2020 - 7:07 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today announced details of its Sponsorship Scheme 2021.
€4.5m available via latest BAI funding round July 30, 2020 - 12:43 pm Up to €4.5m is being made available by the BAI in the latest Sound & Vision Scheme.
€750k fund approved for community radio July 6, 2020 - 3:21 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has announced details of a funding scheme specifically for the community radio broadcasting sector.
Irish audio producers pen open letter to BAI June 11, 2020 - 6:17 pm A group of fifty Irish audio producers have sent an open letter to the BAI about concerns with the Sound & Vision scheme.
All 32 applications for BAI scheme granted cash June 3, 2020 - 2:52 pm The BAI has given a total of €2.5m to 32 independent commercial radio stations across the country to share awareness and understanding of…
Radio stations can apply for up to €95,000 help April 8, 2020 - 5:02 pm Independent commercial radio stations can apply for up to €95,000 to assist them in communicating to their listeners on COVID-19, the BAI has…
Special funding round expected from the BAI April 6, 2020 - 5:13 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has announced a special round of the Broadcast Funding Scheme will be advertised within the next week.
New contract for North East Dublin’s Near FM February 25, 2020 - 6:54 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has signed a new contract with Near FM, which serves North East Dublin on 90.3FM.
Contract renewal for iRadio North West and iRadio North East and Midlands November 14, 2019 - 5:26 pm iRadio has signed up for another ten years of broadcasting at a BAI contract renewal event.
Radio placements for Journalism Graduate Programme candidates September 23, 2019 - 9:10 am Five newly-qualified journalists have been awarded placements under the radio Journalism Graduate Programme supported by Broadcasting Authority…
Pirate DAB multiplexes take to the air in Dublin and Cork September 18, 2019 - 11:36 am Pirate radio stations are appearing on unlicenced DAB digital multiplexes in Dublin and Cork, and more are planned for other cities in Ireland.
Ten year contract extension for Dundalk FM August 27, 2019 - 3:49 pm The Dundalk Media Centre Company has signed up for another ten years of providing the community radio service Dundalk FM.
BAI calls for Archiving Scheme 2 applications July 4, 2019 - 8:14 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has issued a call for applications under Archiving Scheme 2, a BAI Broadcasting Funding Scheme initiative.
Radio to receive €633,000 to make 90 radio programmes March 18, 2019 - 10:56 am Radio will receive €633,000 to make 90 radio programmes and projects in the latest funding awards from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
New FM radio station to launch but only when revenues improve November 7, 2018 - 1:30 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has launched its revised Broadcasting Services Strategy (BSS), with plans to launch at least one new FM…
Applications wanted for latest BAI Archiving Scheme July 31, 2018 - 4:30 pm The BAI has issued a call for applications under the first round of its Archiving Scheme 2, designed to preserve a record of Irish culture.
Radio takes top spot in Reuters news report June 14, 2018 - 9:02 am Radio is the number one choice for Irish consumers when it comes to sourcing news, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report…
Applications wanted for Claremorris & Dundalk June 5, 2018 - 5:45 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is seeking applications for the provision of two community radio services in Claremorris & Dundalk.
BAI starts consultation on new FM services April 24, 2018 - 12:23 pm The BAI has launched a public consultation on a draft revised Broadcasting Services Strategy, to help decide the future expansion of FM services.
Latest BAI scheme gives €622k to Irish radio April 11, 2018 - 3:27 pm 93 radio projects have been allocated €622k in the latest funding awards from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
BAI updates referenda coverage guidelines March 13, 2018 - 12:12 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today published updated guidelines in respect of referenda coverage.
Complaint upheld for George Hook rape remarks February 7, 2018 - 3:17 pm A complaint against Newstalk has been upheld in full following George Hook's comments about rape last year.
BAI updates guides for temporary radio services January 29, 2018 - 7:16 pm The BAI has published new Guides to Submissions and Application Forms for temporary sound broadcasting services.
BAI gives €625,000 to 88 new radio projects October 24, 2017 - 9:59 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has announced details of the latest funding awards under The Sound & Vision 3 Broadcasting Funding…
BAI activates emergency broadcast protocols October 16, 2017 - 11:27 am Emergency instructions were sent to BAI licenced stations late on Sunday evening ahead of Storm Ophelia arriving.
BAI to write to Communicorp after Times ban October 10, 2017 - 5:07 pm The BAI is to write to Communicorp following reports of the company banning journalists from the Irish Times to appear on its radio stations.
BAI receives 17 new submissions of interest August 8, 2017 - 12:02 pm A total of 17 submissions to the BAI's call for submissions of interest in the provision of additional commercial sound broadcasting services…
BAI wants to extend iRadio contracts to 2019 July 13, 2017 - 8:13 am The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is intending to extend the terms of the two Contracts held by iRadio - North West and North East and…
BAI rejects complaint against Galway Bay FM July 6, 2017 - 3:18 pm A complaint made against the Keith Finnegan Show on Galway Bay FM has been rejected by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
Communicorp says new licences bad for Irish radio June 23, 2017 - 11:43 am Communicorp has criticised the BAI's decision to invite applications for new radio licences and called for an economic evaluation of the sector…
Radio NOVA welcomes national growth opportunity June 20, 2017 - 2:47 pm Radio Nova has welcomed an announcement by the BAI that it is seeking expressions of interest in new commercial radio licenses.
BAI wants submissions for new FM radio stations June 20, 2017 - 1:31 pm A big day for radio as the BAI invites ideas for future FM stations ahead of deciding to advertise new contracts.