Kevin Bakhurst
Irelanddirector generalMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ, where he has been implementing a five-year strategy to enhance the broadcaster's operations and content. His vision includes moving the production of Fair City off-site to external companies, reflecting a transformative approach to modernizing RTÉ's programming.
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Kevin Bakhurst, the RTÉ chief executive, attended Brenda Fricker's funeral.
Funeral of Oscar-winner Brenda Fricker hears actor ‘lived a life full to the brim’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-06
Bakhurst was the highest paid person at RTÉ in 2025.
RTÉ’s senior management dominate highest earners’ list for 2025 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-22
Kevin Bakhurst outlined a strategy of expansion for RTÉ, with costs rising by €50 million this year.
When it comes to public service media, how much is too much? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-14
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ who introduced a presenter pay cap amid corporate-governance scandals.
‘I’m exposing a bit more of myself and my fears’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-11
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ who discussed the organization's plans to downsize and reduce overheads.
RTÉ seeking to sell significant portion of Montrose campus, committee hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-09
Senior executives from the broadcaster, including director general Kevin Bakhurst, will appear before the Public Accounts Committee.
RTÉ’s TV licence sales decline by almost 200,000 in past four years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-08
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ who discussed the costs of sending teams to cover the match.
RTÉ spends almost €57,000 on team sent to cover World Cup qualifier in Prague – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-30
Kevin Bakhurst was mentioned regarding his impressions of RTÉ's funding situation.
Where’s the Brazilian beef? Senators roast Ciaran Mullooly over school lunch claims – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-30
Kevin Bakhurst is the RTÉ director general who did not communicate with Ray D'Arcy after his contract was not renewed.
‘I’ve lost my job and my mother. What’s going to happen next?’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-06
RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst described GAAGO as a 'game changer' for fans of Gaelic games around the world.
RTÉ receives €3m for 50% share of GAAGO – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26Kevin Bakhurst unveiled the management's transformation strategy for RTÉ in June 2024.
RTÉ’s Siptu members vote overwhelmingly to reject management transformation plan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-18
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ who is implementing a new strategy for the broadcaster.
‘It feels like an increasingly neutered organisation’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-14
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ who stated that the scandal was mainly the network's responsibility.
Seamus Culleton’s Ice story gives Kieran Cuddihy his first real Liveline moment – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ who discussed presenter pay and the introduction of a salary cap.
‘For many years the level of presenter pay at RTÉ got a little bit out of control’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-04Kevin Bakhurst is the new director general of RTÉ who ended the return talks with Ryan Tubridy.
‘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
He confirmed he met RTÉ’s director general Kevin Bakhurst 'for coffee' last summer, but they did not discuss his potential return.
Ryan Tubridy sought therapy to cope with ‘really dark’ feelings in wake of RTÉ pay scandal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-17
Kevin Bakhurst, RTÉ's director general, praised Mari Hurley for her professional advice and support during a challenging time.
RTÉ’s chief financial officer resigns some 18 months into role – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ.
A smaller RTÉ does not mean a hollowed-out RTÉ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17
Kevin Bakhurst is Dee Forbes's successor and is facing significant challenges due to cutbacks at RTÉ.
The seldom-seen Dee Forbes continues to influence RTÉ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ who initiated a process of transformation in the organization.
struggling in a changing world – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-05
Kevin Bakhurst is a media executive with whom Kathryn Thomas discussed her aspirations for her radio show.
‘I was 21 and on TV, in a bikini, not having to deal with toxic scrutiny’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-21
Kevin Bakhurst, the director general of RTÉ, is regarded as a safe pair of hands for the BBC.
‘Not for the faint-hearted’: is running the BBC an impossible job? | BBC
United Kingdom· 2025-11-15
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ who explained the need for legislative authority for transparency.
The Ivan Yates affair is a symptom of a wider problem in the Irish media – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-14
Kevin Bakhurst is the current director general of RTÉ.
BBC’s near permacrisis is a cautionary tale for RTÉ about what can happen if editorial oversight starts to drift – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Kevin Bakhurst parted company with the presenter following a breakdown in trust in August 2023.
‘We weren’t aware that this level of a shake-up was on the cards’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Kevin Bakhurst commented on the challenges facing RTÉ as it misses key targets.
RTÉ confirms move to wind down inhouse documentary unit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06Kevin Bakhurst introduced rules limiting salaries at RTÉ following a controversy.
Claire Byrne signs off from Radio 1 after ‘15 wonderful years’ with RTÉ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-31
In 2023, RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst announced that no one at the broadcaster would earn more than his salary of €250,000.
Who were RTÉ’s highest earners in 2024? Top-10 list a mix of executives and presenters – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-30Kevin Bakhurst, the RTÉ director general, welcomed the candidates as they entered the television centre.
final debate wraps up a God-awful presidential election – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-22
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ who attended David McCullagh's book launch.
Micheál Martin’s damage limitation might be too little too late after all – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
