A Co Kerry priest has lodged a complaint with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland over the “ridiculing of the Eucharist” on the Late Late Show, writes Anne Lucey in today's Irish Examiner.

A Co Kerry priest has lodged a complaint with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland over the “ridiculing of the Eucharist” on the Late Late Show.

A pupil whose contribution to a classroom debate on water charges was published online has had a complaint upheld by the Press Ombudsman.

TV and radio stations may be less likely to face sanctions in future under the Broadcasting Act for remarks made on air.

A complaint made against Cork’s 96FM for remarks made by presenter Neil Prendeville about non-Irish nationals has been partially upheld by the Broadcasting Authority.

The Communications minister Pat Rabbitte has said he is not sure why there is a squabble between RTÉ and the BAI over a report into the 'Frontline' Presidential debate.

“Stay true to what you believe and don’t criticise.”

Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin said today that he is gravely concerned by the findings of the Broadcasting Aurthority's Investigation into an RTÉ programme.

Fr Kevin Reynolds’ offer to take a paternity test was not communicated to the RTÉ legal team prior to the broadcast that falsely claimed he had fathered a child while working as a missionary in Kenya.

Pat Rabbitte, the communications minister, said there is “no evidence” to suggest a further investigation is warranted into the treatment of presidential candidate Seán Gallagher on the RTÉ Frontline debate.

Did a single bogus tweet cost Seán Gallagher the presidency?

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has upheld a complaint by former presidential candidate Sean Gallagher against RTÉ regarding a reference to a tweet during a debate.

NEW taxes are on the way that could spell doom for some in the food industry.

EVERY media organisation, this one included, has had to face the awful consequences of libelling individuals.

The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland say the Government's planned new public broadcasting charge - to replace the TV licence fee - should also fund independent radio stations.

The Broadcasting Authority is under fire for increasing its budget by 27% in just a year without any detailed explaination to justify it.

Nine complaints have been upheld against a late-night TV quiz show on TV3 which viewers branded deceitful and impossible to win, it was revealed today.

Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan asked doctors whether the stress of coping with the country’s economic crisis was to blame for a cancerous growth in his pancreas, he said today.

LATE-NIGHT quiz viewers risk being ripped off by phone-in shows because the technology driving them falls between regulatory cracks, a Dáil Committee has heard.

BROADCASTERS have welcomed clarification of their responsibilities ahead of the Lisbon Referendum and regulatory clearance not to be compelled to split coverage 50/50.

THE decision by the Broadcasting Commission to ban an advert for Veritas has been roundly condemned by politicians.

The Government is due to publish the long-awaited Broadcasting Bill this morning.

The Oireachtas Communications Committee is due to begin public hearings today on the new Broadcasting Bill being proposed by the Government.

The Communications Minister Dermot Ahern has said future television licence fee increases won't be granted to RTÉ, unless they perform to a certain standard.

Share prices closed the morning lower, pressured by Wall Street's overnight weakness following weak US retail sales data, dealers said.