Dee Forbes
Dee Forbes is an influential Irish media professional who served as the director general of RTÉ. During her time in leadership, she was involved in significant strategic decisions regarding the broadcaster's operations and finances. Forbes has been vocal about the pressures facing public service media in Ireland, particularly in light of evolving media landscapes and funding challenges.
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Recent news mentions
Dee Forbes is the former director general of RTÉ who failed to disclose payments made to presenter Ryan Tubridy.
‘It feels like an increasingly neutered organisation’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-14
Dee Forbes is the former director general of RTÉ who left during the scandal.
‘I’d hate to be hit by a bus tomorrow thinking that was the end of my relationship with RTÉ’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-17
Dee Forbes was the director general of RTÉ and has been criticized for her lack of accountability following a financial scandal.
The seldom-seen Dee Forbes continues to influence RTÉ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
Dee Forbes is mentioned as a former director general who highlighted the challenges faced by RTÉ.
Is RTÉ really in a worse position than any other media company? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-28
