The Latest Breaking News from Kevin Bakhurst

Tubridy wants to ‘re-establish trust with listeners’ following report

A review found neither Tubridy nor his agent Noel Kelly had any part in the under-reporting of his 2017-2019 earnings.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

New RTE chief ‘to contact Ryan Tubridy within a week to discuss future’

The broadcaster has been engulfed in controversy since it admitted it had underdeclared the star presenter’s earnings.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

Ryan Tubridy’s latest invoice not paid by RTE amid contract dispute

The contractual position of the presenter is in dispute after he stepped down from his television duties earlier this year.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Newly identified RTE 'exit fees' and 'talent fees' under investigation, review states

An interim review carried out by Grant Thornton examining the pay of top stars at RTÉ between 2008 and 2022 was sent to members of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday evening

Dublin Live · Jul 12, 2023

'Exit fees' and 'performance fees' paid by RTÉ under review, report states

An interim review carried out by Grant Thornton examining the pay of top stars at RTÉ between 2008 and 2022 was sent to members of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday evening.

Irish Mirror · Jul 12, 2023

RTE staff protest and voice anger at 'rockstar fees' paid to top earners as new boss Kevin Bakhurst vows he's 'listening'

Kevin Bakhurst, who officially took over the role of DG on Monday, said he needed to work with staff to rebuild the organisation

Irish Mirror · Jul 12, 2023

Odds on Ryan Tubridy returning to RTE as bookmakers eye up career move

Boylesports has listed odds of 11/2 on whether Ryan Tubridy will return to RTÉ, with the former Late Late host conceding at an Oireachtas meeting that 'I may be out of a job by Friday'

Irish Mirror · Jul 12, 2023

New RTÉ boss says HQ could be sold off as he plans overhaul after pay scandal

Kevin Bakhurst says all options on the table in attempt to restore confidence in Irish national broadcaster

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023

What happens next for Ryan Tubridy and will he get RTE job back? Latest in secret payment scandal

The former Late Late Show host addressed two Oireachtas committees on Tuesday over the RTE payments scandal, which revealed he received €345,000 in non-disclosure payments over a five-year period.

Irish Mirror · Jul 12, 2023

The questions still unanswered after Ryan Tubridy's Oireachtas grilling - who knew what and will Tubs stay in RTE?

New RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst said on Monday that a decision would need to be made soon

Irish Mirror · Jul 12, 2023