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RTÉ Staff Cool on No-Confidence Push as CFO Exits and Union Meeting Is Rescheduled

Hurley’s move to Ires Reit has sharpened unease about leadership churn, with SIPTU exploring options as many staff reject a personal vote against Kevin Bakhurst.

Kevin Bakhurst is trying to rebuild public trust in RTE
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Overview

  • RTÉ has received no formal notice of a ballot despite SIPTU discussions about a no-confidence motion in the director-general.
  • A meeting between Kevin Bakhurst and union representatives was postponed due to his laryngitis and is now scheduled for Wednesday.
  • Chief financial officer Mari Hurley departed after about 18 months to join Ires Reit, heightening concerns over executive turnover.
  • Staff sources point to planned outsourcing and uncertainty over RTÉ’s future direction as central grievances.
  • Media minister Patrick O’Donovan has credited Hurley with progress on financial transparency following her 2024 appointment after the Tubridy payments scandal.