Broadcasting Authority of Ireland unable to do business because of delay in new appointments
Opinion: With four members remaining, it lacks a quorum of five
‘It is ironic that the failure to ensure that the authority can function coincides with the coming into effect of new procedures governing the merger of media organisations. These procedures appear to give the BAI an enhanced role.’ Photograph: Getty Images
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is currently unable to meet and do business because the Government has failed to appoint new members since the term of office of the majority of the nine BAI members expired in September. With four members it lacks a quorum of five.