Broadcasting
# broadcasting - Tuesday 24 July, 2012
BAI to write to O’Brien’s Communicorp to discuss media ownership
The broadcasting watchdog will write to Denis O’Brien’s radio company, “on the subject matter of control and ownership”.
# broadcasting - Friday 6 July, 2012
# broadcasting - Saturday 23 June, 2012
Explainer: What is Saorview, and what do you need to do about it?
The analogue TV signal is being turned off in October. Why is that – and what do you need to do to stay tuned?
# broadcasting - Tuesday 5 June, 2012
Immigrant council “deeply disappointed” with BAI ruling over sex trade ads
BAI upheld part of complaint which said that ad concerning prostitution in Ireland was directed towards a ‘political end’.
# broadcasting - Friday 1 June, 2012
In pictures: The Late Late Show celebrates 50 years on air
Guests line up on the RTÉ’s red carpet for anniversary special…
# broadcasting - Thursday 24 May, 2012
Mike Murphy warns RTÉ about the dangers of ‘too much news’
Murphy said there was a lot of “nervous nellies” around Donnybrook yesterday before his guest slot on Pat Kenny’s radio show over what he was going to say.
# broadcasting - Sunday 20 May, 2012
Senator joins call for resignation of RTÉ chairman
Last week’s Oireachtas committee meeting saw “Pontius Pilate hand-wringing”, says Labour’s John Whelan.
# broadcasting - Friday 4 May, 2012
RTÉ fined €200k over breaches of broadcasting regulations in Mission to Prey
A BAI report is heavily critical of the procedures followed by the programme makers who libelled Fr Kevin Reynolds and RTÉ on whole over a programme broadcast nearly a year ago.
# broadcasting - Tuesday 1 May, 2012
€280k funding for RTE One Irish crafts programme
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has signed new contracts with 21 independent producers and broadcasters under the Sound & Vision II scheme. Programmes include documentaries on newspapers, ageing, crafts and literacy.
# broadcasting - Monday 30 April, 2012
SOS Kilkenny signs contract with BAI for ‘Dreamtime Radio’
Dreamtime Radio will provide radio content for service users with intellectual disabilities and also invite service users to work at the station.
# broadcasting - Thursday 26 April, 2012
BAI will consider ownership of newspapers in approving broadcast takeovers
The new Ownership and Control Policy is the blueprint under which authorities will consider whether to block a takeover.
# broadcasting - Wednesday 4 April, 2012
Tommy Bowe and Titanic documentaries to receive BAI funding
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has allocated €4.42 million towards the production of 74 television and radio programmes.
Poll: Should advertising cheddar cheese to children be restricted?
The National Dairy Council has again come out with an appeal for cheddar cheese not to be placed in the ‘less healthy’ food/drink list in the Children’s Commercial Code. What do you think?
# broadcasting - Tuesday 3 April, 2012
RTÉ: Full statement on “two very serious editorial failures”
Director General Noel Curran’s on ‘rebuilding trust’ between the State broadcaster and its audience. “They also expect that we do not lose our nerve…”
# broadcasting - Monday 2 April, 2012
BAI inquiry into RTÉ and Fr Kevin Reynolds case is complete
However, Authority won’t make any comment or publish the findings as of yet – it is going to RTÉ “for consideration”.
# broadcasting - Wednesday 29 February, 2012
Israeli military raid Palestinian TV stations over communications concerns
Israeli authorities have also issued demolition orders for solar panels and wind turbines which provide power to Palestinian herders.
# broadcasting - Sunday 12 February, 2012
Poll: Should other media be funded through the new ‘broadcasting charge’?
The government wants to replace the TV licence, potentially funding broadcasters other than RTÉ. Should it go further?
# broadcasting - Thursday 19 January, 2012
Independent radio stations praise calls for ‘broadcasting charge’
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland wants the new revenue to be split among other broadcasters, not just RTÉ.
Poll: Should a broadcasting charge replace the TV licence?
A new household-based charge is being proposed by Government to address TV licence evasion and the use of online television viewing. What do you think, is it a good idea?
# broadcasting - Sunday 25 December, 2011
“For me, it’s been a pleasure”: Anne Doyle reads RTE news for the final time
Taoiseach Enda Kenny, RTE colleagues and members of the public paid tribute to the legendary newsreader in an unexpected moment at the end of Anne Doyle’s final broadcast tonight.
# broadcasting - Tuesday 6 December, 2011
Goodbye: Anne Doyle’s last news bulletin to be on Christmas Day
The veteran and much-loved broadcaster is taking early retirement and will appear on our screens for the last time later this month.
# broadcasting - Tuesday 29 November, 2011
China bans adverts during TV drama broadcasts
China’s broadcasting body has declared radio and television ideological “battlefields”.
# broadcasting - Friday 25 November, 2011
Poll: Which RTÉ TV star would you like to see on a stamp?
Three RTÉ TV personalities have been chosen to front special commemorative stamps – who else on RTÉ TV should get one?
# broadcasting - Tuesday 22 November, 2011
# broadcasting - Sunday 30 October, 2011
“Denis O’Brien hates journalism” – Eamon Dunphy’s last show on Newstalk
It was revealed yesterday that Dunphy has quit his slot on the station. Today he’s revealed some of the reasons behind his decision.
# broadcasting - Saturday 29 October, 2011
Newstalk staff surprised by Eamon Dunphy departure
Broadcaster has announced that he’s walking from his Sunday morning show on Newstalk, blaming ‘management interference’.
# broadcasting - Wednesday 19 October, 2011
Senator lashes lack of media solidarity for Sam Smyth
Labour senator John Whelan criticises members of the media for not offering public support to Today FM’s Sam Smyth.
# broadcasting - Wednesday 12 October, 2011
TV3 may seek damages from RTÉ over advertising complaints
RTÉ agrees to end its “share deal” advertising scheme, but says “no finding of anticompetitive behaviour has been made”.
# broadcasting - Sunday 9 October, 2011
TV3 launches new on-demand player for iPhone and iPad
The broadcaster’s new 3player will allow viewers to watch shows including X Factor on mobile devices.
# broadcasting - Wednesday 28 September, 2011
Sex toy advert to air on primetime TV
On October 3, television viewers will get a glimpse of the UK’s first daytime television commercial for sex toys.
# broadcasting - Wednesday 14 September, 2011
Independent broadcasters call for review of RTÉ radio funding
The IBI has called for a “long overdue and comprehensive restructuring” of State-run radio stations as well as the abandonment of the broadcasting levy.
# broadcasting - Tuesday 30 August, 2011
Poll: Should ‘junk’ food and drink ads aimed at children be banned?
The public is being asked by the national broadcasting watchdog to decide how food and drink should be marketed to children. Have your say on the proposals on ‘junk’ products…
Food and drink ads aimed at children to be probed
Broadcasting watchdog looking for public’s input on how food and beverages should target children.
# broadcasting - Tuesday 21 June, 2011
RTÉ’s cost-cutting programme will see 70 jobs lost
The broadcaster offers early retirement and voluntary redundancy schemes in a bid to cut its €34m shortfall.
# broadcasting - Thursday 26 May, 2011
Twestion Time: TheJournal.ie grills Ryan Tubridy LIVE on Twitter
A cheeky, rapid-fire lunchtime Q&A on Twitter
# broadcasting - Tuesday 24 May, 2011
Kids go radio gaga as they get grants to set up station
Broadcasting Authority of Ireland divvies up almost €800k of grants to radio programme producers.
# broadcasting - Thursday 19 May, 2011
Mary Byrne X-Factor voting complaint dropped by BAI
Complaints over the X-Factor’s controversial sing-off elimination are resolved by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland – but Hook, Tubridy and D’Arcy are all scolded.
# broadcasting - Tuesday 3 May, 2011
# broadcasting - Wednesday 27 April, 2011
Ads aimed at children get stricter guidelines
Expensive toys (over €30) must state their price on TV and radio – this and other rules come into force on Monday.
# broadcasting - Friday 15 April, 2011
Tubridy to fill Norton’s BBC slot this summer
The broadcaster will take over Graham Norton’s BBC Radio 2 Saturday morning show this summer – and will also continue to present his 2FM slot and the Late Late Show.






















































