Irish media regulator advertises new FM licences

The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) is seeking applications for the provision of the following sound broadcasting services on the FM Band:

A broad format service which will comprise a minimum of 30% speech content with a strong emphasis on news and current affairs. The service should be of relevance to a core audience in the 20-44 age group.

A quasi-national news/speech sound broadcasting service which will have a strong emphasis on news/speech programming and target a 25+ audience.

The service area will include a large part of the State but will not provide total coverage.

Source: BCI