2007 in Irish television – The RTÉIrish language channel, TG4, becomes a separate entity having previously been operated as a subsidiary of RTÉ under the name Telefís na Gaeilge.
1990 in Irish television – The Broadcasting Act comes into law. The Act includes amendments to earlier legislation covering advertising and commercial promotion.
1981 in Irish television – RTÉ is given special government permission to broadcast two television programmes that are part of a series jointly produced with the BBC titled The Troubles. The programmes include interviews with organisations banned from the media by Section 31 of the Broadcasting Authority Act.
1976 in Irish television – The Broadcasting Authority (Amendment) Act becomes law. The Act includes amendments to Section 31 of the original 1960 Broadcasting Authority Act and the establishment of the Broadcasting Complaints Commission.