RTÉ overhaul necessary 'to restore public trust'

Incoming RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst, interim deputy director general Adrian Lynch, and RTÉ board chairwoman Siun Ní Raghallaigh speaking to the media after a meeting with Media Minister Catherine Martin. Picture: PA

The new head of RTÉ said he is to begin overhauling the beleaguered broadcaster from Monday, saying that such a move is necessary to rebuild trust with the public.

Kevin Bakhurst made his first public comments since the secret payments controversy broke at RTÉ, just days before he assumes the role of director general.