RTÉ appoints new interim managing director of news and current affairs

The State broadcaster has also announced that Paul Ferris has been appointed as interim deputy managing director, RTÉ News and Current Affairs. File Picture: Colin Keegan/ Collins

RTÉ has announced that Deirdre McCarthy has been appointed as its interim managing director of RTÉ News and Current Affairs.

Ms McCarthy takes over the role from Jon Williams, who announced last week he was stepping down at the end of July.