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Broadcasting regulator appoints Celene Craig as its chief executive

Move comes as BAI is set to become part of new Media Commission

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 12:58

Teneo’s Irish profits climb 59% in 2020

Public relations company pays dividend of more than €700,000

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 17:44

Musical talent search among broadcasting projects awarded State funding

TV and radio projects including Virgin drama Redemption share €7.2m funding

Mon May 31 2021 - 17:12

Online targeting of women politicians and journalists a ‘real concern’ – BAI

Oireachtas committee hears of abuse encountered by public figures online

Wed May 05 2021 - 17:04

Independent radio stations launch paid internship scheme

Learning Waves skillnet opens up 10 placements for journalism graduates

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 12:13

Volume set to rise on live music as broadcasting regulator opens €1.4m fund

Special scheme intended to give artists on-air platform as venues remain shut

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 13:53

BAI prepares for future within new Media Commission

Broadcasting regulation ‘in a period of transition’ ahead of expected transfer

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 13:14

BAI launches sustainability network for broadcasting sector

Broadcasters can help shape a greener and more inclusive future, regulator says

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 16:18

Pensioner tells how his life has become a hell since son-in-law attacked his family

Accused tried to stab father-in-law and then knocked him down, court hears

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 21:41

Broadcasting regulator launches Irish media ownership database

DCU School of Communications project will improve transparency, says BAI

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 13:30

For Irish media, promises on page 137 are better than no promises at all

Draft programme for government has revived hopes of new minister for media role

Tue Jun 23 2020 - 04:45

Tech giants could face new regulations under next government, says BAI chief

Social media, tech companies’ attempts to combat fake news fall short of EU standards

Tue Apr 28 2020 - 11:59

Private hospitals accused of putting pressure on consultants to sign Covid-19 State contract

Coronavirus: Specialist says he has received reports of ‘strong-arm tactics’ by some hospitals

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 03:11

Radio stations will receive up to €95,000 under Covid-19 scheme

Special €2.5m funding round launched by Broadcasting Authority of Ireland

Wed Apr 08 2020 - 13:22

Coronavirus: Plans to move 600 consultants into public system hit obstacle

Concern over private patient care as further 21 die and 390 new cases confirmed

Mon Apr 06 2020 - 00:15

Swedish-Irish thriller tops licence fee funding round from BAI

Broadcasting Authority of Ireland allocates €7m to television and radio projects

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 15:47

NUJ criticises BAI’s decision not to investigate Communicorp

Regulator says matter is ‘now closed’ after radio group lifts ban on Currency journalists

Thu Dec 19 2019 - 16:05

BAI seeks clarity on Communicorp banning journalists from ‘The Currency’

Regulator’s compliance committee to examine NUJ complaint about radio group’s move

Sun Nov 17 2019 - 21:20

NUJ urges BAI to investigate Communicorp’s ban on journalists

Union move follows Dáil letter to Denis O’Brien’s radio group

Tue Oct 15 2019 - 16:32

Watchdog wants rules on political ads relaxed

Greater transparency needed to allow for effective political monitoring, says study

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 01:00

Media industry waits for more than just online takedown notices

Regulation of the broadcasting sector has struggled to keep up with its realities

Tue Jun 25 2019 - 05:58

BAI not appropriate body to regulate social media videos – Data Compliance Europe

Broadcast authority does not have instincts to perform task, says Simon McGarr

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 09:52

BAI seeks power to order Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to take down content

Broadcasting authority says it will need additional resources it it is to regulate social media

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 07:41

Communicorp and Wireless attack ‘time-warp’ media regulation

Radio groups object to BAI ownership and control policy, citing unfettered online sector

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 13:57

A quarter of news users decided not to share stories on accuracy doubts

Reuters Institute finds 25-34 age group most likely to pay for online news

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 04:35

BBC in talks with Irish and Dutch regulators in no-deal Brexit planning

Broadcaster could ‘face blackout’ in some countries in event of crash-out exit from EU

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 16:49

Cross-media issues not on broadcasting watchdog’s wavelength

Regulator appointed in 1991 could demand greater powers over media owners

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 17:24

Brexit pain, house price rises, media ownership and Christmas vouchers

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 06:34

BAI ‘stands over’ O’Brien-INM ruling as it launches media ownership consultation

Authority says O’Brien’s 29% INM holding gave him a ‘substantial interest’ not ‘control’

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 12:50

Brexit prompts its first Irish TV licence application

Regulator in ‘conversations’ with London services amid fears channels will go dark

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 12:53

Donal Ryan adaptation ‘Foscadh’ and Dublin drama ‘Townsend’ awarded public funds

Virgin Media’s ‘Blood’ receives highest sum in BAI’s €6m Sound & Vision round

Wed Sept 26 2018 - 12:57

INM and the minister: who said what to whom and when?

Buckley told O’Brien merger would typically be approved after competition clearance

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 01:00

Calls for BAI to revisit 2012 ruling that O’Brien doesn’t control INM

BAI examined extent of O’Brien’s influence over INM in 2012

Wed Apr 18 2018 - 13:39

Abortion: Broadcasters have ‘no obligation’ to give equal air time

Regulator advises against ‘mechanistic’ coverage of referendums ahead of abortion vote

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 13:04