Organisation: Broadcasting Commission

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Taxi driver featured on Prime Time to sue RTÉ

A TAXI driver featured in a Prime Time Investigates on RTÉ intends to sue for defamation, following his successful legal challenge against a decision to suspend his PSV licences.

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Taxi driver begins defamation action against RTÉ

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Divisive figure on air and off

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Sporting events set to cost RTÉ €10m

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BCI clarifies broadcast guidelines for Lisbon debate

If Lisbon II is to be carried the yes side must start playing as a team

Politicians attack ‘insulting’ decision to ban Veritas ad

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

Sat, 06 Dec, 2008

New Broadcasting Bill to be published this morning

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

Wed, 14 May, 2008

Ad rules shaken, not stirred with product placement

WE all know James Bond drinks Martini but soon we could be up on Deirdre Barlow’s preferred brand of vodka and Dot Cotton’s breakfast cereal of choice.

Sat, 26 May, 2007

Business group hits out at 'gagging' of election ads

The Dublin Chamber of Commerce has hit out at a decision by the Broadcasting Commission to ban its general election ads.

Mon, 14 May, 2007

Trócaire to challenge ban on advertisements

The Trócaire charity says it plans to lodge a submission with the Broadcasting Commission today challenging a ban on ads for its annual Lenten campaign.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2007

Public sector salaries - Civil servants are paid too much

Over decades our politicians have celebrated our republicanism, but the manner in which they have paid the elite within our civil service makes a mockery of real republicanism.

Tue, 31 Oct, 2006

TV3 rapped over programme discussing vaginal surgery

The Broadcasting Commission has upheld a complaint against TV3's Ireland AM programme concerning an interview about vaginal surgery.

Fri, 29 Sep, 2006

New radio station to target young listeners in north-west

The Broadcasting Commission has begun seeking applications for the provision of a new youth radio station in the north-west.

Thu, 18 May, 2006

Today FM granted further 10-year licence

The Broadcasting Commission today granted Today FM a 10-year extension to its licence.

Tue, 28 Mar, 2006

RTÉ’s talking heads are no longer up to speed

NOT for the first time, Fergus Finlay (Irish Examiner, February 14) is spot-on in his analysis of the curtailment of free speech here.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2006

Violence in media more offensive than sex or bad language – BCI survey

A new survey, which was published today, claims that Irish listeners and viewers find violence more offensive than sex or bad language.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2005

Radio Kerry named station of the year

RADIO Kerry has been named as the local radio station of the year for 2005 at an awards ceremony in Dublin.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2005

Local radio still prospering

Local radio is continuing to prosper, according to the latest JNLR figures released by the Broadcasting Commission today.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2005

Broadcasting Commission sanctions new TV station

The Broadcasting Commission has sanctioned a new television station aimed mainly at 15-35-year-olds.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2005

Radio presenter under fire over ‘unfair and deceitful’ broadcast

A RADIO presenter who put a council official live on air without his knowledge has been reprimanded by the Broadcasting Commission for being deceitful.

Sat, 30 Oct, 2004

North West Radio appeals court decision

The Sligo local radio station North West Radio has announced plans to mount a Supreme Court appeal in an effort to prevent the loss of its broadcasting licence.

Thu, 29 Jul, 2004

UTV applies for Dublin rock music radio licence

ULSTER Television has entered the fray for the latest radio licence to become available in Dublin.

Thu, 20 May, 2004

Revenues up, new appointments at Vector

Workplace and facility management company Vector saw revenues grow to €23m in 2003.

Thu, 13 May, 2004

Anti-ads group welcomes rules on child-targeted adverts

A group which lobbies against child-targeted advertising has given a cautious welcome to new Broadcasting Commission regulations.

Tue, 20 Apr, 2004

BCI grants two new Dublin licences

The Broadcasting Commission is to grant a five-year community radio licence to two groups in the Dublin area.

Thu, 01 Apr, 2004

RTÉ want ban of junk food ads for children

The Green Party is welcoming an offer by RTÉ to restrict junk food advertising aimed at children.

Sun, 07 Mar, 2004

Parents fail to encourage healthy eating habits

PARENTS are failing to encourage children to adopt healthy eating habits even when they know their diet is to blame for childhood obesity, research shows.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2004

Greens want ads targeting children banned

The Green Party is calling for a complete ban on advertising which targets under 12's.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2003

Broadcasters who breach advert code to be taken off air

Communications Minister Dermot Ahern has announced plans to take radio and television stations off the air if they breach a proposed new code on children’s advertising.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2003

Broadcasting Commission extends station contracts

The Broadcasting Commission has extended contracts of CKR FM and Radio Kilkenny.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2003

Minister to carry out radio licensing review

The Minister for Communications Dermot Ahern is carrying out a review of radio licensing.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2003

Radio station loses court battle to stay on air

A COMMUNITY radio station which lost its licence to a consortium after 12 years on the air has failed in its High Court challenge to stay on the air.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2003

Thousands protest over new radio group

Gardai have confirmed that more than 5,000 people have been protesting against the awarding of the north-west local radio licence to Ocean FM Radio.

Sun, 29 Jun, 2003

TV adverts for children law to be tightened

Laws governing the nature of television advertisements aimed at children are to be tightened up, the Minister for Communications today revealed.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2003

Broadcasting Commission welcomes reforms

The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has welcomed Minister Dermot Ahern's announcement of the reform of broadcasting policy and regulation and the establishment of a single content regulator for the sector.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2002

BCI seeks interest in local television

The Broadcasting Commission has taken out adverts seeking expressions of interest in providing local television services.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2002

Religious group loses legal broadcasting battle

The Power to Change religious group has lost its legal attempt to force RTE to broadcast advertisements promoting God.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2002

Forum recommends increase in TV licence fee

The Forum on Broadcasting has recommended an increase in the RTE licence fee, even though the issue was outside the body’s remit.

Fri, 30 Aug, 2002

UTV mounts bid to buy Limerick radio station

Ulster Television has announced its intention to acquire Limerick’s Live 95FM radio station.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2002