'Marty Morrissey says I'm not allowed': RTÉ's Kevin Bakhurst has not applied for BBC job

Kevin Bakhurst and Marty Morrissey pictured in 2015. File picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

RTÉ’s director-general Kevin Bakhurst has confirmed he has not applied for the top job at the BBC, after speculation he could move on to the UK broadcaster.

The position of director-general at the BBC is currently vacant, after Tim Davie resigned in November.