Kevin Bakhurst
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 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 Times
Ireland· 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· 2026-02-04
Kevin 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
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ who has been involved in discussions about the broadcaster's approach to comedy.
RTÉ’s quest to find the next Derry Girls, Young Offenders or Mrs Brown’s Boys – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ with a salary benchmark of €250,000 a year.
After last week’s radio reshuffle, what is the difference now between RTÉ and Newstalk? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-14In 2023, RTÉ’s Director General Kevin Bakhurst brought in pay caps and announced that no one at the broadcaster would earn more than him.
Ray D’Arcy ‘hugely disappointed’ with how RTÉ handled his departure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
In 2023, RTÉ’s Director General Kevin Bakhurst brought in pay caps and announced that no one at the broadcaster would earn more than him.
Ray D’Arcy ‘hugely disappointed’ with how RTÉ handled his departure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-09Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ and is potentially set to receive a pay increase under new Government pay structures.
RTÉ could increase director general pay by €50,000 under new pay structures – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-25
Kevin Bakhurst, RTÉ director general, expresses optimism about the potential for a second series.
‘Poetic justice’ say the winners, but will show return to RTÉ? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst are all in attendance at an RTÉ screening of the finale.
A tense and thrilling conclusion to a spectacular first season – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-23
