Broadcasting & video-on-demand
28.03.2025 / 28.03.2025 by Maeve Heslin
Coimisiún na Meán is today (28.03.25) inviting the Irish public to have their say on the future of Public Service Media. The Call for Inputs, which opens today, Friday 28 March and closes Friday 23 May, asks the public what they want, need and value in Public Service Media in Ireland, and what they would […]
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27.03.2025 by Maeve Heslin
Coimisiún na Meán is today (27.03.2025) announcing its support for a new DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) trial, set to begin in April of this year. The trial will expand the diversity of services available for Irish audiences and test DAB+ technology, providing an opportunity to explore its potential benefits for broadcasters and listeners. The trial […]
13.02.2025 / 13.02.2025 by Maeve Heslin
The Public Media Alliance is a global association of public service media organisations, regulators, and supporters. Coimisiún na Meán, has today (13.02.2025) announced it has joined the Public Media Alliance (PMA) as an Affiliate Member. The Public Media Alliance is a global association of public service media organisations, regulators, and supporters, with a mission to […]
05.12.2024 / 13.12.2024 by Maeve Heslin
New Video-On-Demand Code and Rules, and revised Broadcasting Codes and Rules required to meet Ireland’s obligations under the EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) Coimisiún na Meán has today (05.12.2024) published revised Media Services Codes and Rules, completing the process of updating its regulations to implement changes under the EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) […]
11.11.2024 / 15.01.2025 by Aoife Molloy
The updated Guidelines come into effect from today 11 November until the closing ofpolling stations on 29 November Coimisiún na Meán has today (11.11.24) 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 […]
01.11.2024 / 15.01.2025 by Maeve Heslin
Updated Guidance replaces Moratorium with an Additional Care Requirement for broadcasters during the Critical Election Period Coimisiún na Meán has today announced the replacement of the Broadcast Moratorium, which has been in place since 1997, with an Additional Care Requirement for broadcasters during the Critical Election Period (the 24-hour period before the opening of polling […]
Broadcasting & video-on-demand Consultations
04.09.2024 / 17.01.2025 by Aoife Molloy
Updates to Broadcasting Codes and Rules required to meet Ireland’s obligations under the EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) Coimisiún na Meán has today (04.09.2024) launched a consultation on revised Broadcasting Codes and Rules for radio and television broadcasters. The Codes and Rules are required to be updated to comply with the EU Audiovisual Media […]
07.08.2024 / 17.01.2025 by Maeve Heslin
Public consultation sets out possible options for future of moratorium Coimisiún na Meán has today (07.08.24) opened a public consultation on the future of the broadcast moratorium. The moratorium currently prohibits discussion of election or referendum issues on broadcast media from 2pm on the day preceding the election or referendum until the polls close on […]
25.07.2024 / 17.01.2025 by Aoife Molloy
On the 4th July 2024, Coimisiún na Meán published a consultation document on its draft Code and Rules for Video On Demand services. Following consideration of a request to extend the deadline, the Commission has agreed a new deadline submission of Tuesday, 20th of August 2024. The consultation document may be found on our website.
18.07.2024 / 17.01.2025 by Aoife Molloy
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 […]
