Press Releases 2007
 

MONDAY 16TH APRIL 2007

 

  

 

 

BCI ANNOUNCES RADIO LICENSING DECISIONS

 

The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has today (Monday 16th April) announced its decision to award the new Christian and religious sound broadcasting service on the AM band, to Spirit Radio Ltd,. 

 

The Commission has awarded the licence in principle following its board meeting earlier today. The award is subject to the successful outcome of contract negotiations and these are expected to be completed in the coming months.

 

The contact details for the successful applicant are as follows:

 

 

The Commission received two applications for a Christian and religious sound broadcasting service. Spirit Radio Ltd competed against YES Radio Ltd. for the licence at an oral hearing at The Burlington Hotel, Dublin on March 26th last.

 

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