In his third interview with RTE in 12 hours, Mr Bakhurst said Tubridy was “shocked and disappointed” with the decision not to continue with negotiations, adding he did not think Tubridy saw the decision coming.

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Kevin Bakhurst is busy making himself a cup of tea when I arrive so there’s a brief chance to survey the office of the RTÉ director general, after perhaps the most tumultuous year in the history of the national broadcaster.

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Kevin Bakhurst said the matter was being examined.

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Mr Bakhurst said: “We went into negotiations with Ryan in good faith and in the hopes of reaching an agreement that would see Ryan return to his RTE Radio 1 show.

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Mr Kelly said “based on the messing that’s going on” he wants a timeline of events pulled together and signed by Mr Bakhurst.

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RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst has said the discussions have entered a "delicate stage" as the national broadcaster is urgently trying to resolve this matter.

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The details of Tubridy’s mothballed return emerged after director-general Kevin Bakhurst announced trust had “broken down” and there are now no plans for him to resume presenting at RTE.

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The new RTÉ Director-General Kevin Bakhurst and other executives from the broadcaster are due to appear before the Public Accounts Committee on Thursday.

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