Byrne
(26 Jun 2008)
Gay presented The Late Late Show, the world's longest running chat show, from 1962 until 1999, and a regular afternoon radio show which is credited with breaking many Irish social taboos, such as abortion. Few would disagree that for many years he was a legendary figure amongst the Irish people and he has been referred to as "the most famous man in Ireland". He was appointed as Chairman of the Road Safety Authority in 2006.