Irish Media: Historical Overview of Irish Broadcasting

1926    2RN    Wireless & Telegraphy Act, 1926                   Direct state control

Dublin, then Cork, national by the 30’s

New state, national identity/ culture

1960/1 RTE1   Broadcasting Authority Act, 1960                 RTE Authority, BCC 

                                                                                                British seepage

                                                                       

1972    Radio na Gaeltachta                                                  

1978    RTE 2                                                                          demand for choice

           

1979    Cable                                                                           Brought competition

1988    Private             Radio and Television Act, 1988

Cable & Satellite Competition, 1990s

Huge increase in number of channels

Competition for audiences and revenue

International operators

2012   arrive of SAORVIEW Ireland's first free digital television service.