RTÉ have confirmed that Kevin Bakhurst, the managing director of news and current affairs, is set to leave the station in October.
The RTÉ boss has worked with the broadcaster for four years, and most recently stepped in as the acting director-general after Noel Curran departed.
Kevin will now take on the role of content group director for Ofcom, the communications regulator in the UK.
In a statement released through RTÉ’s website, Kevin commented, “I have had a wonderful four years at RTÉ with the most talented, professional and dedicated team of journalists – and great and creative colleagues across the organisation.
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“I am in particular immensely proud of the recent coverage of the General Election and the RTÉ 1916 commemorations; of the range of investigations we have carried out; but also of the fair, thoughtful and engaging reporting of stories day-in, day-out.
“It has been an absolute privilege to work for the national broadcaster during a time of change and renewal and I wish Dee Forbes and the whole organisation the very best for the years to come.
“I also wish the very best to the rest of Ireland’s vibrant media who play a crucial role during challenging times.”
RTÉ Director-General Dee Forbes said that Kevin, “led RTÉ News & Current Affairs decisively through a period of intense change and development”, and “his contribution, inside the newsroom, and beyond, has been significant”.
“I’d like to warmly congratulate Kevin on this new role and wish him the very best for the future,” she added.
