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Irish Mirror
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David Young & Ferghal Blaney

Incoming RTE boss Kevin Bakhurst says pay controversy is 'painful to watch' and admits 'huge challenge' ahead

RTE's incoming director general has said he faces a huge challenge to restore trust in Ireland's national broadcaster.

Kevin Bakhurst, who takes charge of the crisis-hit organisation on Monday, was commenting after meeting Irish Media Minister Catherine Martin in Dublin.

RTE has been reeling since revelations last month that it under-reported the salary paid to star presenter Ryan Tubridy and failed to disclose 345,000 euro of additional payments to him between 2017 and 2022.

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