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# broadcasting-authority - This year 2022

Russian state-controlled news channel RT removed from Irish screens; Russia blocks Twitter and Facebook

Updated Mar 4th 2022, 8:50 PM 31,935 Views 67 Comments

The EU banned broadcasts of the channel on Wednesday as part of a package of sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

# broadcasting-authority - Last year 2021

BAI rejects complaint over description of Joe Biden as 'President Elect' in November news bulletin

# Post Election

BAI rejects complaint over description of Joe Biden as 'President Elect' in November news bulletin

Feb 17th 2021, 12:36 PM 27,479 Views 40 Comments

Another complaint relating to an on-air jingle on Today FM was also rejected by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

# broadcasting-authority - All time

Five separate complaints over use of 'f*ck', 'sh*t' and 'Jesus Christ' rejected by watchdog

# Eff Em Radio

Five separate complaints over use of 'fck', 'sht' and 'Jesus Christ' rejected by watchdog

Apr 15th 2020, 3:23 PM 33,167 Views 45 Comments

In all five cases, the complaints were made by the same person.

Broadcasting watchdog rejects complaints of bias during Eighth Amendment referendum TV debates

# Eighth Debate

Broadcasting watchdog rejects complaints of bias during Eighth Amendment referendum TV debates

Mar 21st 2019, 6:22 PM 12,667 Views 42 Comments

The three complaints were made about shows broadcast on Virgin Media Television.

Netflix in the firing line as BAI looks to change how streaming sites suggest content for Irish viewers

# Media Plurality

Netflix in the firing line as BAI looks to change how streaming sites suggest content for Irish viewers

Dec 12th 2018, 6:05 AM 23,585 Views 33 Comments

The authority launched a public consultation on the proposals yesterday.

TV and radio stations warned using stopwatch can 'straitjacket' referendum debates

# The Eighth Amendment

TV and radio stations warned using stopwatch can 'straitjacket' referendum debates

Mar 14th 2018, 12:05 AM 10,562 Views 45 Comments

“When somebody is brought into the studio, the instinct is ‘I must bring somebody with the other viewpoint into the studio as well’. That’s not the case.”

Morning Ireland was unfair in calling Kevin Myers a 'Holocaust denier' - BAI

# Broadcasting Authority

Morning Ireland was unfair in calling Kevin Myers a 'Holocaust denier' - BAI

Feb 3rd 2018, 12:24 PM 21,786 Views 70 Comments

Myers previously described himself as such in describing his issues with the word ‘holocaust’ itself, rather than in denying the genocide of European Jews during World War II.

Villagers in this Galway community are buying up shares in their own local radio station

# Kinvara Fm

Villagers in this Galway community are buying up shares in their own local radio station

Aug 11th 2017, 6:10 AM 11,941 Views 9 Comments

Kinvara FM is the new community radio station based in the south Galway village.

Someone made an official complaint over Oliver Callan talking about Thomas Clarke's genitalia

# Bold Bai

Someone made an official complaint over Oliver Callan talking about Thomas Clarke's genitalia

Oct 28th 2016, 6:03 AM 20,807 Views 23 Comments

There were three complaints made in relation to coverage around the 1916 Rising.

BAI rejects complaint that George Hook fuelled anti-Islamic hate speech

# The Right Hook

BAI rejects complaint that George Hook fuelled anti-Islamic hate speech

May 28th 2016, 8:00 AM 16,933 Views 59 Comments

A woman complained about a show in which he discussed Muslim students and also the New Years sex attacks in Germany.

Radio host's comment about asylum seekers 'going to the beach' didn't break broadcasting rules

# Cork

Radio host's comment about asylum seekers 'going to the beach' didn't break broadcasting rules

Jan 28th 2016, 3:06 PM 21,419 Views 40 Comments

A presenter on Cork City Community Radio had suggested that a decision to offer an asylum seeker a university place was unfair to Irish-born families.

Ray D'Arcy show on abortion broke rules on fairness and impartiality

# Broadcasting Authority

Ray D'Arcy show on abortion broke rules on fairness and impartiality

Dec 9th 2015, 7:50 PM 33,414 Views 82 Comments

The BAI upheld complaints about the presenter’s RTÉ show, and said it could not be considered objective.

Radio presenters slapped on wrist for talking about 'Irish language Taliban'

# Can't Say That

Radio presenters slapped on wrist for talking about 'Irish language Taliban'

Apr 29th 2015, 2:21 PM 29,047 Views 143 Comments

FM104′s Phoneshow included comments that Irish-speakers were “nutters”.

Complaint about 'unfair' Liveline interview with priest upheld by watchdog

# Broadcasting

Complaint about 'unfair' Liveline interview with priest upheld by watchdog

Jul 24th 2013, 5:00 PM 13,268 Views 42 Comments

The priest went on air to defend an article he had written about Enda Kenny in Alive! newspaper.

Ryan Tubridy 'butt plugs' complaint resolved by broadcasting watchdog

# Unplugged

Ryan Tubridy 'butt plugs' complaint resolved by broadcasting watchdog

Jun 28th 2013, 7:15 AM 27,012 Views 49 Comments

The BAI received a complaint over an item on Tubridy’s 2FM show discussing the use of sex toys.

TV3 Psychic Flathan responds to BAI ruling: "I cannot talk about the complaints"

# Broadcasting

TV3 Psychic Flathan responds to BAI ruling: "I cannot talk about the complaints"

Oct 26th 2012, 6:30 AM 8,978 Views 36 Comments

The Psychic, who is in Ireland next month, said he had no knowledge of the complaints and that he makes the show for himself.

# Media

Broadcasting Authority 'not obliged' to review Denis O'Brien's media holdings

Jul 26th 2012, 3:19 PM 3,299 Views 11 Comments

The broadcasting watchdog says Denis O’Brien doesn’t “control” Independent News & Media – he just has “a substantial interest”.

# Media

BAI to write to O'Brien's Communicorp to discuss media ownership

Jul 24th 2012, 4:39 PM 3,262 Views 10 Comments

The broadcasting watchdog will write to Denis O’Brien’s radio company, “on the subject matter of control and ownership”.

No rules to stop #euref campaigns from continuing on social media

# Tweferendum

No rules to stop #euref campaigns from continuing on social media

May 30th 2012, 5:48 PM 2,785 Views 12 Comments

They can’t talk about it, but they can tweet about it. Political parties take to social media to continue campaigning.

In full: The BAI report into RTÉ's Mission to Prey programme

# Bai

In full: The BAI report into RTÉ's Mission to Prey programme

May 4th 2012, 5:36 PM 3,612 Views 13 Comments

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has published its final report into the RTÉ Prime Time Investigates programme which libelled Fr Kevin Reynolds.

BAI will consider ownership of newspapers in approving broadcast takeovers

# Media Diversity

BAI will consider ownership of newspapers in approving broadcast takeovers

Apr 26th 2012, 2:40 PM 1,652 Views 5 Comments

The new Ownership and Control Policy is the blueprint under which authorities will consider whether to block a takeover.

Pat Kenny show rapped by BAI over Bertie Ahern discussion

# RTÉ

Pat Kenny show rapped by BAI over Bertie Ahern discussion

Mar 23rd 2012, 11:06 AM 3,868 Views 18 Comments

The Authority said a panel discussion of a book on the former Taoiseach’s finances had been “unfair”.

Gallagher complains to BAI over 'game-changing' tweet

# Sean Gallagher

Gallagher complains to BAI over 'game-changing' tweet

Nov 28th 2011, 3:33 PM 4,999 Views 122 Comments

Gallagher’s performance on The Frontline debate was seen as a game-changing moment in the Race for the Áras but he is not happy about his treatment by RTÉ.