BAI code killed the radio star

Conall Ó Fátharta asks if a new broadcasting code will curb debate.

SOME of the country’s best- known and most popular radio presenters have hit out at the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s (BAI) new code for broadcasters.

The Code of Fairness, Objectivity and Impartiality in News and Current Affairs came into effect this week, and offers a range of more specific rules central to the Broadcasting Act 2009.