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Dee Forbes resigns from RTÉ

Forbes had been suspended from the position last week

Dee Forbes, Director General of RTÉ. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Dee Forbes, the suspended director-general of RTÉ , has resigned from the Irish national broadcaster, saying she is “ultimately responsible” following the scandal over undisclosed payments to star presenter Ryan Tubridy.

Forbes was suspended from the position last week and was already due to step down from her role next month.

In a statement, Forbes said: “I regret very much the upset and adverse publicity suffered by RTÉ, its staff and the unease created among ...