Along with a number of other buildings on the campus, it is included in Dublin City Council's Record of Protected Structures (Ref.

[4] However it was not until the late 1960s that the detailed planning and construction began that would accommodate on-site a new purpose-built centre for radio production.

Once construction of the building had finished in April 1971 the phased move from the GPO began, but it was not until September 1973 that the first live broadcast was made from the new Radio Centre.

[5] By May 1974 all broadcasting from the GPO had ceased, except for presentation announcements which continued to be made from the old Henry Street studios until 8 November 1976.

This studio was designed for live orchestral performances and other large productions, and incorporates an elevated audience seating area.