RTÉ director general Collins to retire early

RTÉ director general Bob Collins is to retire seven months ahead of schedule. Mr Collins was due to finish his seven-year term next April. However, he announced yesterday that he would be leaving the organisation in October.

RTÉ Authority chairman Paddy Wright said he would regret Mr Collins’ departure.

“I would like to recognise that the authority, the organisation and all committed to Irish public service broadcasting are in his debt,” he said.