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Minister Ryan Switches on Exemplar Network |
| 20 Jul 2010 | Communications Minister Eamon Ryan has switched on the Government’s Exemplar Network. This is globally unique fibre-optic communications network using patented Irish technology will now allow for the high-speed and high-quality transfer of electronic data. |
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Irish Talent Receives Six Primetime Emmy Nominations |
| 08 Jul 2010 | Irish television talent has come away with six well-deserved Primetime Emmy nominations. ‘The Tudors’ has been nominated for its art direction, cinematography, costumes and hair and make-up whilst Michael Gambon’s acting has been lauded as has ‘Celtic Woman’s David Downes for his music direction. The awards will take place on August 29th. |
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Bob Collins To Head New Broadcast Regulator Authority |
| 01 Oct 2009 | Bob Collins, former director general of RTÉ, has been chosen as the chairman of the new Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). |
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European Media Services Directive IRIS Report Published |
| 22 Jul 2009 | The European Audiovisual Observatory, part of the Council of Europe, has published its report on the current status of how European countries are faring in adopting The Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) into principal national media legislation in line with the December 2009 deadline. |
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'Bord Snip' Recommends Major Cuts/Changes to Irish Film Board, TG4, IFCO, Culture Ireland, BAI, ComReg |
| 16 Jul 2009 | The Department of Finance today published recommendations for around €5.3bn worth of public spending cuts; €37m across Arts and Culture, which includes the transfer of the Irish Film Board’s functions to a new enterprise agency and discontinuation of the investment fund. |
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Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Rollout Delayed |
| 14 Jul 2009 | Despite a planned launch date of September 2009, Director General of RTÉ, Cathal Goan has publicly admitted that launching DTT at that time is no longer feasible. |
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e|net Win Contract to Manage Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN’S) |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Communications Minister Eamon Ryan announced that he has appointed e|net to manage and operate phase II of the Metropolitan Area Networks, (MANs) programme. |
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Regulation Bill Proposed for Premium Rate Content |
| 01 Jul 2009 | Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan has proposed a Bill to the government to regulate the premium rate telecommunications sector. |
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Growth for UPC Ireland |
| 07 May 2009 | Communications company UPC Ireland has reported a revenue increase €61m for the first three months of the year representing a 3.7% increase from 2008. |
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Boxer Withdraws from DTT Multiplex Contracts |
| 20 Apr 2009 | The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has confirmed the decision of Boxer DTT Limited (‘Boxer’) to withdraw its applications for the three DTT Multiplex Contracts. |
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Irish Film & Television Awards Winners Announced |
| 14 Feb 2009 | The winners of the 6th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards have been announced at a gala ceremony held in Dublin’s Burlington Hotel tonight, 14th of February 2009. 'Hunger' & 'The Tudors' Win six IFTAs apiece. |
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Irish Film & Television Awards Nominations Announced |
| 08 Jan 2009 | The Irish Film and Television Academy has announced the shortlist of nominees in strongly contested categories for the 6th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards, which takes place on Saturday 14th February at the Burlington Hotel. |
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Channel 6 Becomes 3e & TV3 Rebrands |
| 05 Jan 2009 | Following TV3’s acquisition of Channel 6 in late 2008, Channel 6 has become repositioned as a sibling channel to TV3 - renaming the channel as ‘3e’ while TV3 has rebranded with a modern, contemporary look. |
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Emergency Broadcast Goes “Without a Hitch” |
| 17 Dec 2008 | On Tuesday morning at 4.45 a.m, the Department of Communications carried out a structured exercise in relation to the broadcast of emergency services. This exercise was part of the Government's commitment to emergency planning. |
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AV Fed Launch Film & TV Annual Review 2008 |
| 11 Dec 2008 | IBEC’s Audiovisual Federation today (Thursday, 11 December 2008) welcomed the new improvements to the Irish tax incentive for film Section 481 announced by Minister for Arts. Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen TD at the launch of its 2008 Audiovisual Federation Review. |
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IFTA Submissions Deadline Approaches |
| 14 Nov 2008 | The deadline for the 6th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards is fast approaching. Submissions must be received at the IFTA office or via the online submissions form by 5.30pm Monday 17th November 2008. |
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UTV Hits back at BECTU Claims |
| 04 Nov 2008 | Following on from BECTU’s attack on UTV over potential redundancies, Michael Wilson, Managing Director, UTV Television gives his response. |
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BECTU Launches Attack on UTV |
| 03 Nov 2008 | Media and entertainment union BECTU has launched a public attack on Northern Irish ITV franchise holder UTV, claiming the broadcaster is failing to negotiate over its plans to make to cut 30-35 jobs in production and would not rule out compulsory redundancies. |
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IFTA Opens Call for Entries For 6th Awards |
| 30 Oct 2008 | The call for entries for the 6th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) is now open. Submissions are invited for categories in film, television, shorts and animation. This year sees the introduction of a new Feature Documentary category. Deadline for entires is 17 November 2008. |
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Deadline For IFTA Membership Renewals & Applications |
| 27 Aug 2008 | The deadline for new membership applications and renewals to the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is this Friday 29th August 2008. |
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