"They are a reliable and trusted source of information for many."

Complaints made about a radio presenter who suggested that the Rosary prayer at a funeral mass was “almost satanic” have been rejected by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

Cyberbullying, eating disorders, depression and suicide are some of the toxic behaviours and dangerous thought patterns often spread online that new draft legislation aims to protect children from.

“The complainant believes that children often listen to radio during the day and does not consider the content appropriate for the time of broadcast,” the BAI report states.

Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT), RTÉ and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) have launched three online classroom resources related to the Junior Cycle classroom.

The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has complained to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland about an RTÉ Investigates documentary, which reported that 6,000 dogs are culled every year due to excessive breeding.

The IMRO Radio Awards took place last night at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny.

The broadcasting watchdog has rejected three complaints against a Prime Time feature on transgender issues that sparked a protest outside RTÉ studios in Dublin last January.

In recent days, staff were told that the organisation could not continue as it is currently operating without a significant increase in state funding.

Alison O’Connor There is a well known approach to delaying something, frequently employed in politics, known as “kicking the can down the road”.

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has rejected three complaints from viewers who took issue with Ryan Tubridy’s handling of an interview with unsuccessful Presidential candidate Peter Casey.

The recent conviction of two schoolboys for the heinous murder of Ana Kriegel finally brought to conclusion one of the most unsettling and shocking crimes on this island.

The broadcasting watchdog’s appeal for special powers to regulate online content and social media has come under fire, with one critic claiming the authority lacks the “right institutional instincts and experience” for the task.

The authority says that by having a sole regulator of online content, users will be protected and that the objectives with underpin the media will be protected.

The head of a major data compliance company has said that the Broadcast Authority of Ireland (BAI) is not the appropriate body to regulate the internet and social media.

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland will police video content on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter from September 2020 in new proposals before Government.

Nearly two-thirds of Irish news consumers are concerned about fake news on the internet, according to a major international survey.

Two candidates in this month's European Parliament elections are seeking High Court orders allowing them to participate in an RTE television live debate.

Some of the greatest nonsense ever spouted can be found on YouTube. No, I don’t have a scientific study to back this up, but I’ve enough domestic eavesdropping experience to realise the home truth of this.

A crackdown on harmful online material has been promised with the announcement of new laws to empower a cyber safety commissioner to fine, prosecute, and name and shame offending services.

The Dáil is debating a motion calling for licence fee money to be used to support independent radio.

The broadcasting watchdog has rejected a number of objections lodged against TV and radio debates ahead of May’s referendum on the Eighth Amendment - but upheld in part a complaint an interview in which the head of RTE was asked who she would like to kick in the testicles.

Journalist Gemma O’Doherty’s chances of becoming an official candidate in the presidential election race have dwindled dramatically after another council voted not to nominate anyone to contest next month’s vote.

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has appealed for staff at INM to be supported to continue their work when High Court inspectors begin their investigations into the company’s affairs.

Sponsorship of RTÉ’s Big Big Movie by McDonald’s does not breach the rules on children’s programming, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

Campaigners opposed to kelp being harvested in Bantry Bay are planning a protest, while the company that secured the licence has rejected claims made against it and suggests the public has been “misled”.

The country’s broadcasting watchdog has rejected seven complaints from viewers about a “light-hearted” segment on The Late Late Show that referred to cyclists.

The Taoiseach has claimed members of the Opposition were simply “looking for a head” in going after Communications Minister Denis Naughten.

It was as bad a day in the office as Denis Naughten has had in more than six years.

Communications Minister Denis Naughten has been accused of “misleading” the Dáil and of inappropriately divulging information to a PR lobbyist over a media takeover involving Independent News and Media.

Facebook plans to introduce fake news alerts on its pages for Irish users ahead of the abortion referendum vote.

Since the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has now advised that broadcasters do not have to give 50:50 airtime to debate the Eighth Amendment, we all should keep in mind what is truly at stake.

Facebook plans to introduce fake news alerts on its pages for Irish users ahead of the abortion referendum vote.

The broadcasting watchdog has said presenters can provide fair and objective views during the Eighth Amendment referendum campaign as opposed to having to ensure there is even time for each side in the debate.

A broadcasting watchdog has expressed concern that TV commercials for toys and betting services shown on foreign TV stations are in breach of Irish broadcasting codes.

“Our government is never going to do anything about the mental health crisis. Our reptilian, psychopathic government.”

A company which has a licence to harvest seaweed in West Cork has said that it received online threats of sabotage after a programme on the topic aired on television.

A complaint about George Hook’s comments on rape victims on his Newstalk show has been upheld by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has upheld a complaint about comments made by Newstalk presenter George Hook on his High Noon programme in September.

A survey on the use of Irish on radio stations has found that it barely reaches the ‘cúpla focal’.

Recent events on radio station Newstalk resulted in the dinosaur (aka George Hook) being fired for his insensitive remarks.

A woman who waived her anonymity to name her rapist has said the recent controversy surrounding George Hook’s comments on rape has highlighted a need for the media to review how it discusses the topic.

Limerick residents are to lodge a complaint with the broadcasting watchdog over the way they feel RTÉ portrayed their community on a hard-hitting health show.

A Kerry priest who complained about the Eucharist being described on The Late Late Show as “haunted bread” has told parishioners he has “lost the case, but won the war”.

The Rubberbandits have accused members of the Catholic Church of orchestrating a campaign against them over comments made on the Late Late Show.

Independent News and Media — of which Denis O’Brien owns a significant stake — said it wants “urgently” to spark a debate over ownership and consolidation of newspapers and broadcasters in Ireland, claiming “unhelpful” regulatory conditions were placed this year on its now aborted bid to take over regional publisher Celtic Media.

As female journalists gather this weekend for the Women in Media conference, Marjorie Brennan wonders why there are so few female voices on our radios.