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.
BAI looks to establish digital radio policy June 12, 2017 - 2:42 pm BAI needs a revised Broadcasting Services Strategy including options for the future of digital radio.
New version of the BAI Code is now applicable June 6, 2017 - 7:02 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland revised General Commercial Communications Code is now live.
Dublin Creative Radio Advertising course starts May 29, 2017 - 3:11 pm Learning Waves Skillnet has started its Diploma in Creative Radio Advertising with GoCreate Academy.
Community Radio contracts renewed by the BAI May 24, 2017 - 12:19 pm Four community and community of interest sound broadcasting contracts have been renewed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
Applications sought for community radio services May 5, 2017 - 9:36 am Public notices seeking applications have been placed in the relevant local papers for these four licences.
BAI gives €21k of funding to community radio May 2, 2017 - 11:47 am Seven Community and Community of Interest broadcasters to share €21k funding.
BAI rejects Newstalk, Radio 1 & Today FM complaints April 26, 2017 - 1:14 pm Seven complaints against Newstalk, seven complaints again RTÉ Radio 1 and one complaint against Today FM have been rejected.
BAI to licence four community radio contracts April 25, 2017 - 10:57 am Four community radio stations to be renewed or replaced as the BAI gets ready to advertise new contracts.
Revised Communications Code released by BAI March 28, 2017 - 11:08 am The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has launched its revised General Commercial Communications Code.
BAI gives €637k for events, learning & sponsorship February 5, 2017 - 7:21 pm The CRAOL, Women On Air and Learning Waves are just some of the organisations to benefit from the latest round of funding from the BAI.
Complaint upheld in part against Dublin’s 98FM February 3, 2017 - 10:19 am A caller to Dublin Talks on 98FM has complained to the BAI about the way she was treated whilst taking part in the show.
BAI starts Community Broadcasting Support Scheme January 19, 2017 - 1:14 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has announced details of its Community Broadcasting Support Scheme 2017.
BAI looks back at 2016 with nice infographic January 16, 2017 - 10:32 am Highlights for the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland have been published in one long infographic, and we have included it here for your personal…
New 10 year contracts for four radio stations December 15, 2016 - 2:25 pm The BAI signed contracts for four, ten-year sound broadcasting services for Newstalk 106, Liffey Sound, Dublin City FM and Raidió na Life.
BAI launches revised Irish Language Scheme December 13, 2016 - 11:15 am The BAI has launched its second Irish Language Scheme, which aims to deliver high-quality Irish language services to the public over the next…
Complaint upheld against the FM104 Phone Show November 30, 2016 - 3:22 pm The BAI has upheld a complaint about the FM104 Phone Show from July 13th this year, surrounding the topic of special needs.
BAI launches consultation on the future of media November 2, 2016 - 3:17 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is starting a consultation on the future of the broadcasting landscape in Ireland.
BAI receives three Dublin radio applications September 13, 2016 - 1:05 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has announced the receipt of three community sound broadcasting services, serving communities in North East…
BAI doubles support for research funding September 7, 2016 - 9:05 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is offering twice the amount of support than last year for the 2016 Media Research Funding Scheme.
BAI launches Broadcast Code public consultation September 1, 2016 - 4:07 pm The BAI has launched a public consultation on the draft General Commercial Communications Code.
BAI to celebrate a century of radio on Culture Night August 18, 2016 - 4:43 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland will host a special evening celebrating the evolution of radio in Ireland, as part of Culture Night 2016.
BAI gives out €615,000 for more radio projects July 19, 2016 - 2:36 pm The latest money from the BAI Sound and Vision Scheme has been announced, with TV getting €5.22m and radio getting €615,000.
Castlebar and North West Connemara Contracts offered July 12, 2016 - 10:26 am The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is seeking applications for the provision of community radio services in Castlebar and North West…
Social overtakes radio as primary source of news June 15, 2016 - 12:04 pm For the first time, over half of Irish Consumers prefer social media sites as their primary source for news, overtaking radio.
Applications wanted for three Dublin radio licences June 9, 2016 - 11:34 am Licences held by Near 90.3fm, Phoenix FM and Dublin South FM will expire next year and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is inviting anyone…
New website for Broadcasting Authority of Ireland May 26, 2016 - 11:41 am The BAI has a new website online today - going for brighter colours and more images rather than the text heavy previous design.
Applications sought for community radio services May 17, 2016 - 4:35 pm The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has today announced that it is seeking applications for the provision of three community of interest radio…