Category: Broadcasting & video-on-demand
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Consultations
Coimisiún na Meán launch consultation on revised Rules to improve Accessibility of Television Broadcasters
Draft Access Rules contain binding targets for Irish Sign Language, Subtitling and Audio Description services Coimisiún na Meán has today (18.07.2024) launched a public consultation on draft Access Rules for Television Broadcasters. The revised Rules contain updated binding targets for Irish Sign Language, Subtitling and Audio Description services and are aimed at improving the accessibility […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Consultations
Coimisiún na Meán publishes new draft Code and Rules for Video On-Demand services
After consultation period, finalised rules will see Video-On-Demand services regulated for the first time ***Extended deadline – the Commission has agreed a new deadline submission of Tuesday, 20th of August 2024*** Coimisiún na Meán has today (04.07.24) published a new draft Audiovisual On-Demand Media (Video-on-demand) Service Code and new draft Rules. Once finalised, Coimisiún na […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand
Coimisiún na Meán publishes updated guidelines for broadcast coverage of elections
Coimisiún na Meán has today (30.04.24) published its Guidelines in Respect of Broadcast Coverage of Elections. The Guidelines provide direction and advice to broadcasters as to how fairness, objectivity and impartiality can be achieved in their coverage of elections. The Guidelines are being published in advance of the European and Local Elections and the election […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand
Coimisiún na Meán publishes guidelines for broadcast coverage of referendums
Coimisiún na Meán has today (14.02.24) published its Guidelines in Respect of Broadcast Coverage of Referendums. The guidelines are published in advance of the referendums on the 39th and 40th Amendments of the Constitution, scheduled to take place on 8th March next. The Guidelines come into immediate effect and apply to coverage of the referendums […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Updates
Celene Craig to step down from Broadcasting and Video-on-Demand Commissioner role
After more than thirty years in media regulation, Celene Craig has decided not to seek a full five-year term as Broadcasting and Video-on-Demand Commissioner when her current term expires in March this year. Celene, formerly the CEO of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, was appointed as Broadcasting and Video-on-Demand Commissioner for an initial one-year term […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Licensing
Coimisiún na Meán signs new sound broadcasting contracts
Coimisiún na Meán has announced the award of new sound broadcasting contracts for local broad-format radio services, serving listeners in counties Galway, Louth and Meath, Mayo, Waterford, and Clare. The stations are: Each of the broadcasters signed new 10-year contracts between August and December 2023, following licensing processes commenced by An Coimisiún’s predecessor, the Broadcasting […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand
Coimisiún na Meán Publishes its First Register of Media Service Providers
Coimisiún na Meán is now publishing the first Register of Media Service Providers that are subject to registration under the Broadcasting Act 2009 as amended. An Coimisiún is required to maintain a register of media service providers under the jurisdiction of the State, and has enforcement powers to issue directions to providers, where it appears […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Research
Latest JNLR figures released (August 2023)
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening is published today (17.08.23). On behalf of the JNLR Committee, a media release and summary information tables are available to download here. ENDS Please note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station performance should be directed to IPSOS MRBI or the relevant broadcaster.
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Research
Latest JNLR figures released
The latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report into radio listening is published today (11.05.23). On behalf of the JNLR Committee, a media release and summary information tables are available to download. ENDS Please note: Media queries regarding individual programme or station performance should be directed to IPSOS MRBI or the relevant broadcaster.