Incoming RTÉ boss was aware of barter account while serving as deputy DG

Kevin Bakhurst said he apologised for the loss of trust in RTÉ and that it was his job now to rebuild trust

Incoming RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst

The incoming director general of RTÉ says he will begin the process of reconstituting the executive board at the embattled broadcaster when he starts on Monday.

Kevin Bakhurst met with Media Minister Catherine Martin on Thursday as the Government sought assurances from RTÉ on how it will deal with the ongoing controversy surrounding secret payments to former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy.