1960 in Irish television
Overview of the events of 1960 in Irish television
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The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1960.
Events
- 6 April – The Broadcasting Authority Act, establishing the new television service, was enacted.[citation needed]
- June – Architect Michael Scott was commissioned to design new television studios at Montrose, Donnybrook.[1]
- 2 June – First meeting of the Radio Éireann Authority (later the RTÉ Authority), a seven-member board established by the Broadcasting Authority Act to make policy and guide corporate direction for radio and television in Ireland.[1][dead link]
- August
- The official Telefís Éireann symbol, designed by Richard Butterworth of the broadcaster's design department, was adopted and published. Its design was based on Saint Brigid's cross.[1][dead link]
- Introduction of the first combined television and radio licence fee, costing £4. The price of a single radio licence increased to £1.[1][dead link]
- November – Edward J. Roth was appointed the first Director-General of RTÉ.[1][dead link]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "RTÉ Libraries and Archives: preserving a unique record of Irish life". Rte.ie. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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