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RTÉ chairwoman to be questioned about boardroom leaks on new director general

Malcolm Byrne, member of the joint committee on tourism, culture, arts, sport and media, said he was concerned that details over the interview process were leaked

Siún Ní Raghallaigh will appear before an Oireachtas committee next week

Siún Ní Raghallaigh, chairwoman of the RTÉ board, will face questions from the Oireachtas media committee next week about the leaks regarding the stalled appointment of a new director general for the national broadcaster.

Last week the Business Post revealed that Kevin Bakhurst’s appointment was effectively derailed after board members called for him to be brought in to give a presentation. Some board members had expressed surprise at the ruling out of contention of widespread ...