Kevin Bakhurst named new director general of RTÉ

Kevin Bakhurst will replace Dee Forbes from July. Picture: Inpho/Donall Farmer

Kevin Bakhurst has been named as the new director general of RTÉ, replacing Dee Forbes who will step down in July. 

Mr Bakhurst was previously managing director of news and current affairs at RTÉ and deputy director general from September 2012 to October 2016. He was also a member of the RTÉ Executive throughout this period and served as acting director general for a six-month period.