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New media regulator needs powers to order ‘swift takedown’ of harmful content The deputy Data Protection Commissioner said the new media commission has to be able to regulate all types of harmful online content. By Press Association Wednesday 5 May 2021, 10:15 PM May 5th 2021, 10:15 PM 11,262 Views 24 Comments Deputy Data Protection Commis...

  The online targeting of women politicians and women journalists is a matter of “real concern”, the deputy chief executive of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has told an Oireachtas committee. Legislation designed to establish a new Media Commission, the remit of which would include online content, might have to include specific references to combatting gender-based or sexuality-based harm, the Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht has ...

BAI allocates €2.58m to commercial radio stations The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has announced the allocation of €2.58m in funding for the country’s independent commercial radio stations. The money should be used in order to promote greater awareness and understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 funding initiative was operated by the BAI under the Sound & Vision 4 Scheme at the request of, and following the provision of €2.5m in funding by the Minister for ...

Opinion: when it come to funding journalism, there are a number of options on the table, from reader subscriptions to State support Facebooks drastic decision to ban Australian media outlets was another twist in a long-running conflict between tech companies and news publishers. While that spat now appears resolved, it highlights the debate about how quality journalism is critical to a functioning democracy. Journalism asks questions of the powerful, exposes corruption, keeps the public in...

Louth Senator welcomes funding for radio and calls for the same support for local newspapers Reporter:  ); Louth Senator Erin McGreehan has welcomed the announcement of a special round of funding for the independent commercial radio sector as part of the Sound & Vision Scheme.   Senator McGreehan commented: “Local radio stations, such as LMFM and Dundalk FM, play such an important role in our communities, highlighting local issues which may otherwise never be brought to light.  "They cre...

February 3, 2021 - 1:14 pm Commercial radio stations can now apply to the BAI for amounts from €40,000 up to €100,000 in a special round of the Sound & Vision Scheme. The purpose of this special round is to provide support to the independent commercial radio sector to produce programming which will strengthen public awareness and understanding of COVID-19. The COVID-19 Funding Initiative is being implemented in response to a request by the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Spo...

January 27, 2021 - 2:45 pm The BAI has announced the launch of a new open funding round under its Sound & Vision 4 Scheme. Funding of up to €5.5m is being made available in round 38 of the scheme. In addition, the BAI has funding of €1.4m available specifically for high-quality programmes relating to Irish culture, heritage and experience that may also help to address challenges being faced by the live music sector. The BAI is encouraging submissions from projects across all formats, genr...

Contracts renewed for Classic Hits and Radio Nova Choice Broadcasting Limited, trading as Classic Hits, and Classic Rock Broadcasting Limited, trading as Radio Nova, have both had their Contracts renewed with the BAI. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland signed the documents to enable both services to continue on FM till October 2030. Classic Hits agrees to provide a Classic Gold / Easy Listening / Smooth Multi-City Sound Broadcasting Service targeting an audience aged 45+ years Wh...

December 22, 2020 - 11:08 pm The BAI has allocated €669,092 under Round 36 (Community Radio Fund) and €5.58m under Round 37 (Open Round) under the Sound & Vision 4 Broadcasting Funding Scheme. A total of 22 community radio projects will receive funding under Round 36. The funding allocated under this round will provide for a range of programming made by community stations, groups, and individuals across the community radio sector. A total of 55 projects (23 TV and 32 radio) will benefit un...

>> there had to be a question in his mind. they believe todd reine is the person who paid john rams to -- to do this. yet he is sitting in the score courtroom. how is that? >> the that was the most compelling argument i made in the trial. john rams, where is todd reine. sitting in the gallery not at counsel table. why isnt he charged? the man with motive, hes the man with the opportunity, means, why not charge him? >> why didnt they ever charge reine? >> a better question for michael okeefe. >> ...