Kevin Bakhurst

Kevin Bakhurst

director general Ireland

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
7 wks
Reach
32,788
Power
33$
Sentiment
5.20
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 5 5.20 0.38% +70% 5,030,000 32,788 $5,100 33$
Totals 5 5,030,000 32,788 $5,100 33$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Kevin Bakhurst first raised the issue of Israel's participation with the European Broadcasting Union earlier this year. 5

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Spain becomes first of ‘Big Five’ to commit to boycott if Israel takes part – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Kevin Bakhurst first raised the issue of Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest with the European Broadcasting Union. 7

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: RTÉ says it will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Under rules introduced by the director general Kevin Bakhurst in the wake of the Ryan Tubridy controversy two years ago. 5

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Claire Byrne leaves RTÉ for Newstalk before expected pay cut – The Irish Times