New DG says main aim to 'future-proof' RTÉ

First woman to hold post sets out plans to staff

RTÉ's new director general, Dee Forbes Pic: RollingNews.ie

By Colette Sexton

Although she has been in and out of Montrose for weeks, Dee Forbes officially started as director general of RTE today and has already set out her main aim – to future-proof the state broadcaster.

In an e-mail to staff, Forbes said she was “thrilled and excited” to be at RTE, adding that she planned to meet as many of them as a possible in the coming days and weeks ...