RTÉ appoints new deputy director general
Adrian Lynch will now oversee the national broadcaster ahead of the arrival of new director general Kevin Bakhurst
Adrian Lynch, channel controller for RTÉ One and RTÉ 2, has been appointed the deputy director general of the national broadcaster.
Staff were informed about Lynch’s appointment to the vacant role today.
The Business Post understands Lynch is now in charge of the national broadcaster ahead of Kevin Bakhurst assuming the director general role in the coming weeks.
It is understood that Dee Forbes, the outgoing director general, is on annual leave.
Lynch’s appointment to the role, previously unfilled, has come following confirmation from the national broadcaster that it under declared payments to Ryan Tubridy, the former host of the Late Late Show.
