Deirdre McCarthy
Deirdre McCarthy is the managing director of news and current affairs at RTÉ, Ireland's national broadcaster. Appointed in December 2022 after serving in an interim capacity, she oversees the largest newsroom in Ireland. With nearly 30 years of experience at RTÉ, McCarthy is focused on tackling misinformation and enhancing audience understanding of the news production process through initiatives like 'Clarity,' which aims to provide transparency and verification in journalism. She is committed to adapting RTÉ's strategies to engage younger audiences in a digital-first era.
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Recent news mentions
Deirdre McCarthy, managing director of RTÉ News and Current Affairs, expressed deep concern over the scale of covert surveillance of Vincent Kearney.
PSNI and MI5 unlawfully obtained phone data of prominent Northern Ireland journalist, tribunal hears – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-26
Deirdre McCarthy praised the new presenters as accomplished journalists.
RTÉ shuffles presenter roles with Sarah McInerney moving to Morning Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-05
Deirdre McCarthy is the newsroom boss who deferred to the Marketing side for further explanation.
Hacks in Montrose must be hallucinating about much greenery in their rundown newsroom – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
Deirdre McCarthy, the head of news at RTÉ, defended the ad during an appearance before the Oireachtas media committee.
RTÉ news management seeks to reassure staff over concerns around promotional advert – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28Director of news and current affairs Deirdre McCarthy noted the extras were obscured in the film anyway.
RTÉ appearance at Oireachtas committee a drab sequel to firework show of two years ago starring Ryan Tubridy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Deirdre McCarthy, RTÉ’s head of news, criticized media coverage of the TV adverts.
Ryan Tubridy has not returned €150,000 he received from RTÉ for two promotional events that did not happen – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Deirdre McCarthy is the head of news at RTÉ who commented on inaccuracies in media reporting.
Ryan Tubridy has not repaid RTÉ €150,000 he received for Renault deal, Bakhurst tells Media Committee – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Deirdre McCarthy is the managing director of news and current affairs at RTÉ, overseeing Ireland's largest newsroom.
‘Tackling disinformation has to be much more of a focus now’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05
