CRAOL

Lobbying Organisation CRAOL

Date published 21 Apr, 2025

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Communications

Period 1 Jan, 2025 to 30 Apr, 2025

Specific Details A. Craol, with matched CBSS funding from Coimisiún na Meán has conducted an extensive audience survey. The aim of the amárach survey is to report audience feedback and take measurements in the Community Radio sector. B.That the Programme for Government includes the continuation of the rollout of the Future of Media Commission's Community Media Scheme for CRAOL for 2026

Intended results A. To encourage attendance B. To allow those that attended gain a greater understanding of the sector size and reach

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity A. Chairperson of Craol Brian Greene. B. Vice Chair of Craol Philip Bourke

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (6-10)

A. The aim of the survey is to report audience feedback and take measurements in the Community Radio sector which receives no Government advertising, leaving our audiences excluded from hearing the important Public Information Notices aired daily on national and local radio. B. The Community Media Scheme is not to be funded this year with a view to returning in 2026. could you advance our proposal below to the team preparing the programme for government.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Patrick O'Donovan Minister of State (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)

Alan Dillon Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)