The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) was established on 1st October 2009 following the enactment of the Broadcasting Act 2009 .

The objectives of the BAI are:

To ensure that the number and categories of broadcasting services made available in the State best serve the needs of the people of the island of Ireland, bearing in mind their languages and traditions and their religious, ethical and cultural diversity.

To ensure that the democratic values enshrined in the Constitution especially those relating to rightful liberty of expression, are upheld.

To provide for open and pluralistic broadcasting services.

The Authority incorporates work previously undertaken by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland and the Broadcasting Complaints Commission. All policies and publications previously developed by the BCI remain valid.

The BAI comprises a Board and two statutory committees dealing with Compliance and Contract Awards. For information on the Authority and Committee members please click here