Broadcasting & video-on-demand
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) […]
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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 […]
04.07.2024 / 17.01.2025 by Deborah Molloy
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 […]
30.04.2024 / 20.01.2025 by Aoife Molloy
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 […]
14.02.2024 / 21.01.2025 by Deborah Molloy
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 […]
