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The Impact of RTE (1962-1973) (1966 (February (The Bishop and the Nightie…
The Impact of RTE (1962-1973)
1960
Broadcasting Act established the Radio Eireann -> Radio Teilifis Eireann
1961
31st December
First Broadcast
1962
January
Current affairs programme Broadsheet John o'Donoghue
July
The Late Late Show first broadcast
1965
January
Late Late panel on discussion of Irish language (heated and controversial)
April
General Election (first time telly played a part)
1966
February
The Bishop and the Nightie Incident (12th)
September
7 Days programme on moneylending
October
Row between Minister for Agriculture Charles Haughey and National Irish Farmers' Association
1969
May
Doolan Dowling and Quinn resign
November
Government establishes Tribunal of Inquiry on 7 Days
1967
January
Home Truths programme by advertisers
1971
March
Women's LIberation Movement appear on The Late Late Show
September
7 Days interviews leading members of IRA. Government invokes section 31
October
Section 31 first invoked
1972
April
Radio na Gaeltachta begins transmissions