Five things we learned from Kevin Bakhurst's first interview as RTÉ director general

RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst speaking to reporters at a media briefing on Monday, his first day in his post at the beleaguered public service broadcaster. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Today was the first day on the job for new director general of RTÉ, Kevin Bakhurst, and just hours into his new role, he announced his new interim leadership team. 

Following his announcement, Mr Bakhurst appeared on RTÉ Radio One to discuss his planned series of overhauls at RTÉ.