Kevin Bakhurst urged to 'come clean quick' on RTÉ exit packages

RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst following a meeting with Media Minister Catherine Martin on Monday. Ms Martin said she told Mr Bakhurst in the meeting of her 'concern and frustration' at the ongoing row at the broadcaster. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst has been urged to "come clean quick" over the details of exit packages paid to former staff with Government ministers saying the matter has become "extremely corrosive".

In a day of recriminations between RTÉ and the Government, Mr Bakhurst claimed politicians had put him "in a position where I’m actually being asked by elected officials to break the law" by revealing details of confidential agreements with former staff.