Bakhurst accuses politicians of asking him to 'break the law' in relation to exit payments

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst said the broadcaster is receiving legal advice.

RTÉ’s Director General Kevin Bakhurst has accused TDs and Senators of asking him to break the law by revealing the exit payments issued to senior staff.

Mr Bakhurst said that while he is receiving legal advice on how much information he can provide on exit payments to former executives Rory Coveney and Richard Collins, there are elected officials asking him to break the law.