Kevin Bakhurst
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ, where he has been implementing a five-year strategy to enhance the broadcaster's operations and content. His vision includes moving the production of Fair City off-site to external companies, reflecting a transformative approach to modernizing RTÉ's programming.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ireland | 6 | 6.17 | 0.50% | +30% | 5,030,000 | 32,559 | $5,100 | 33$ |
| Totals | 6 | 5,030,000 | 32,559 | $5,100 | 33$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Bakhurst was the highest paid person at RTÉ in 2025.
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Ireland:
Kevin Bakhurst outlined a strategy of expansion for RTÉ, with costs rising by €50 million this year.
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Ireland:
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ who introduced a presenter pay cap amid corporate-governance scandals.
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Ireland:
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ who discussed the organization's plans to downsize and reduce overheads.
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Ireland:
Senior executives from the broadcaster, including director general Kevin Bakhurst, will appear before the Public Accounts Committee.
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Ireland:
Kevin Bakhurst is the director general of RTÉ who discussed the costs of sending teams to cover the match.
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Ireland:
Kevin Bakhurst was mentioned regarding his impressions of RTÉ's funding situation.
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Ireland:
Kevin Bakhurst is the RTÉ director general who did not communicate with Ray D'Arcy after his contract was not renewed.
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Ireland:
RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst described GAAGO as a 'game changer' for fans of Gaelic games around the world.
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Ireland:
Kevin Bakhurst unveiled the management's transformation strategy for RTÉ in June 2024.
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