Radio licences up for renewal

Opportunities to compete to operate a radio station are set to become available across the country next year as a number of the current batch of radio licences expires in 2014.

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is calling on anyone interested in securing a licence to run a radio station to submit an expression of interest as a number of the current licences are coming up for renewal.

There are 11 local radio licences currently held by broadcasters such as Cork’s 96 FM, Red FM, Spin 103.8 FM, Highland radio and Radio Kerry that will run out next year.