RTÉ in Crisis

Timeline of Ryan Tubridy’s RTÉ exit

Countdown of events at the state broadcaster as negotiations stall

According to a spokesman for Dee Forbes, above, the former RTÉ director general declined to take part in the Grant Thornton review. Picture: PA

Sunday, August 13

– RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst says the findings of the second Grant Thornton report are key to deciding whether the broadcaster can return to RTÉ

Monday, August 14

– Bakhurst promises quick publication of report after it is submitted to RTÉ board

Tuesday, August 15

– A spokesman for Dee Forbes confirms the former RTÉ director general declined to take part in the Grant Thornton review

Wednesday, August 16

– Second ...