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The BAI noted that the programme slot was 'shared family viewing time'

BAI upholds eight complaints about RTÉ God sketch

Eight separate complaints against RTÉ One's NYE Countdown 2020 programme were upheld by the Compliance Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI).

Ireland • 07 Jul 21

The BAI found the broadcast was not fair, and the comments about JK Rowling were not challenged by the presenter

Complaint over JK Rowling 'transphobic' comment upheld

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has upheld a complaint about a remark made on a radio show that claimed that the novelist JK Rowling was transphobic.

Ireland • 14 Apr 21

The first round of the new scheme opens in July

BAI launches second phase of archiving scheme

The BAI has launched the second phase of a scheme that aims to promote the archiving of Irish broadcasting.

Ireland • 07 Jun 18

The complaint concerned 'High Noon', a news and current affairs programme presented by George Hook

Complaint against George Hook programme upheld by BAI

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has upheld a complaint about the Newstalk programme for which broadcaster George Hook was suspended.

Ireland • 08 Feb 18

Companies who use the UK as a location to broadcast to the rest of Europe are looking at other jurisdictions

Broadcasting firms look for post-Brexit options

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has been approached by a number of broadcasting companies who use the UK as a location to broadcast to the rest of Europe about the possibility of being licensed in Ireland after Brexit.

Brexit • 05 Jul 17

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland published its new code of standards in Dublin this morning

BAI aims to promote 'responsible broadcasting'

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has published a new code of programme standards that it said is designed to promote responsible broadcasting.

News • 27 Jan 15

The complaint was among four considered and rejected by the BAI compliance committee

BAI rejects complaint over Marian Finucane show

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has said that it is not an absolute requirement that programme makers balance a programme by including individuals representing each side of a debate.

News • 17 Dec 14

Four new nominees for the RTÉ Board

Four new members are set to be appointed to the RTÉ Board after they were nominated by the Oireachtas Communications Committee.

News • 03 Oct 14

The complaint was upheld against The Mooney Show on 20 January

BAI upholds complaint against RTÉ's Mooney Show

The Broadcasting Association of Ireland has upheld a complaint against The Mooney Show on RTÉ Radio One.

News • 15 Aug 14

BAI Chairman Bob Collins said an initial review suggested the access rules did not need significant change

BAI start consultation on access rules

A public consultation process has been launched by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland on proposed changes to rules governing the levels of subtitling, sign language and audio description.

Ireland • 26 May 14

The complaint was made by two European election candidates

Complaint over RTÉ poll report partially upheld

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has partially upheld a complaint by two European election candidates about an RTÉ Nine News report on opinion poll findings earlier this month.

News • 22 May 14

The BAI said the remarks did not breach broadcasting rules, but said the situation could have been handled better

BAI rejects complaints over Dobson comment

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has rejected seven complaints it received after a presenter on RTÉ’s Six One News referred to protestors, who appeared in the background of a live interview, as “idiots”.

News • 27 Mar 14

The BAI committee said comments made by a caller had the potential to cause concern

BAI upholds complaint over Liveline programme

A complaint made to the compliance committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland against the Liveline programme on RTÉ Radio 1 has been upheld.

News • 28 Feb 14

John Waters was appointed to the BAI in 2009

Journalist John Waters resigns from BAI

Irish Times columnist John Waters has resigned from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

News • 23 Jan 14

Cork radio presenter's comments lacked impartiality, the BAI stated

BAI upholds complaint against Cork radio show

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has upheld a complaint against Cork 96FM's Neil Prendeville Show.

News • 10 Sep 13

The BAI acknowledged there would be a need to increase funding for public service broadcasting in the longer term

BAI welcomes review of broadcasting structure

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has welcomed the Government decision to review the funding structure for public service broadcasting.

News • 18 Jul 13

A listener claimed that Joe Duffy had harassed Fr Brian McKevitt

BAI upholds two complaints against RTÉ's Liveline

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has upheld two complaints about a 'Liveline' programme broadcast on 5 March.

News • 27 Jun 13

Frontline report author to launch BAI legal action

The co-author of a report on the Frontline Presidential debate programme is taking legal proceedings against the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

News • 23 Nov 12

BAI asks RTÉ to publish Frontline working document

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland's compliance committee has asked RTÉ to release the working document on which its report into the Frontline Presidential debate was based.

News • 23 Nov 12

Proposal to ban cheese adverts dropped

A proposal to ban the advertising of cheese during children's television programmes has been dropped.

News • 12 Oct 12

BAI upholds complaints over TV3's Psychic Readings

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has upheld two complaints about three programmes of Psychic Readings Live on TV3.

News • 12 Oct 12

No action to be taken on O'Brien interests - BAI

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has discussed Denis O'Brien's media holdings including his share in INM and has decided that no action is to be taken by the regulator at this stage.

Business • 26 Jul 12

BAI will not take action on O'Brien at this stage

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has discussed Denis O'Brien’s media holdings and decided that, in the context of its Ownership and Control Policy, no action is to be taken at this stage.

News • 26 Jul 12

BAI to write to Communicorp over media ownership

The board of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is to write to Communicorp on the issue of media ownership and control.

News • 24 Jul 12

The stations have worked closely with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland over a six-month period

Clare FM & Tipp FM to form 'unique alliance'

Clare FM and Tipp FM have announced a ''unique alliance'' that the companies say will deliver cost savings and enhance quality of service.

News • 26 Jun 12