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RTÉ board members express shock during emergency meeting over new director general

Kevin Bakhurst has been asked to make a presentation to the board ahead of any potential appointment to replace Dee Forbes

Kevin Bakhurst: former acting director general became viewed as a favourite for the role this week. Picture: Feargal Ward

The RTÉ board called an emergency meeting this morning to discuss the potential appointment of Kevin Bakhurst as the new director general of the national broadcaster.

Siún Ní Raghallaigh, the chair of the RTÉ board, postponed a vote on the appointment of Bakhurst over fears that the board would vote against the proposal.

Board members expressed shock at the manner in which the interview process was carried out and have now requested Bakhurst make a ...