Kevin Bakhurst
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RTÉ Director General; former Ofcom Group Director; Deputy Director-General & Managing Director, RTÉ News & Current Affairs, BBC News Channel Controller
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Absolutely awful to read of this online abuse - Adeleke 'in dark place' after online abuse, says coach via
@RTENews
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@jaketapper
Jake - sadly you have misunderstood almost everything here. The status of Ofcom. The reason for the investigation. The value the audience puts on impartial and accurate news. Basically the facts.
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Impressive line-up of top women reporters on BBC Ten tonight -
@reetacbbc
@OrlaGuerin
@LucyWilliamson
@bbclysedoucet
@carolinehawley
@bbclaurak
- great to see
#bbcnews
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I spent a fabulous five years working in Ireland for RTE, getting to know and love the country and the people. I was often asked if I had any Irish family connections/blood and said sadly not. Guess what- today I received my DNA results - and I am 5% Irish
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What powerful and courageous women
‘We think of these places as being from the 1950s and 60s’
Anne O’Connell talks about how her birth mother went into a Mother and Baby home back in the 1980s
#TommyTiernanShow
@tommedian
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A great journalist; a man of integrity, tenacity and fairness - and a good friend. Former RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman dies aged 68 via
@RTENews
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@afneil
I am genuinely confused on what basis you say this Andrew? Can you explain what you mean? I’m genuinely interested having spent 4 years as head of News at RTÉ - and also having enjoyed working with you at the BBC before that.
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Nick was a hugely talented journalist; a popular and supportive colleague; a genuinely decent and kind man. There’s deep sadness from everyone who had the pleasure of working with him at RTÉ and his colleagues who I know at BBC Scotland
A sad day for all of us in the news2day family.
Nick Sheridan was a joy to work with, so creative and hardworking but also with a sense of fun and mischief which would brighten your day. He was kind, open-hearted and always curious, a really wonderful person.
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Is it just me but very often when I’m reading a post,
@Twitter
keeps jolting away from it to newer posts? It’s a recent thing and infuriating - such a bad user experience
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I see Denis O'Brien's team still claiming they weren't contacted by RTÉ. This may help clarify - from his PR company to James Morrissey
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For the avoidance of any doubt, the criteria for participation in the debates are set out openly and clearly here: RTÉ Announces Series of Major TV Debates as part of its European Parliament Election Coverage http: via
@rte
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@MatthewStadlen
Look after yourself. I tested positive today too - eight weeks after second AZ vaccine. I suspect it was packed largely mask-less tube to Wembley on Sunday….
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A quick personal request to UK broadcasters - can you please try to pronounce the name of the Irish Taoiseach
@MichealMartinTD
correctly? Sorry but it’s a bit embarrassing to hear it incorrectly so frequently... thank you 🙏 🇮🇪
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Lovely and kind
#dogrescue
My work colleague lost her Labrador 2 weeks ago in the Wicklow mountains. A couple found her and saved her life. They made this vid of her rescue. Now reunited with her family.
#faithinhumanity
#kindeness
#dogs
@dog_rates
@sampson_dog
@bunsenbernerbmd
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The finest of journalists - trusted by colleagues and audiences; fearless in the pursuit of truth; courageous and generous in the face of adversity. Former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird dies following illness via
@RTENews
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First day of Spring - a bit unexpected - view from my desk and at work
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Happy St Patrick’s Day to all my Irish friends. It’s a strange one this year - but from the outside the generosity and spirit of the Irish people - and the calm early and decisive action of the Irish Government on Coronavirus are admirable
#StPatricksDay
#CoronaIreland
🇮🇪 ☘️
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I know many people have shared this - but he really is the best of British and such a contrast to some of the individuals yesterday - thank you Patrick Hutchinson
"If the other three police officers who were standing around when George Floyd was murdered had thought about intervening like what we did, George Floyd would be alive today."
Patrick Hutchinson, who was pictured carrying a protestor to safety at violent demo says what happened.
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This is great
Dad filmed a clip of his daughter every week until she turned 20
🎥 YT: Hofmeester
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Four years ago, I spent my first weekend at RTÉ in Cork. And now I'm here again on my last weekend - one of the many places I'll miss
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3. I find attacking individual journalists in this way extremely disappointing.
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The fabulous Oscar winning short film Stutterer - well worth watching - on
@RTEplayer
now -congrats Benjamin Cleary
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RTÉ strategy includes disinformation correspondent and possible new teenage drama
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Terry Wogan's voice and charm created the morning sound for a generation & in the UK he was the much-loved embodiment of Irish warmth & wit
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RTÉ did ask for a response on the report and Denis O'Brien's advisers chose not to give one yesterday. We'd welcome a correction.
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Delighted to get my Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccine today - painless; brilliantly organised; absolutely no concerns. Thank you brilliant
@nhs
and to our great scientists
#COVID19
#AstraZeneca
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In order to inform any discussions on this (
#BBC
and
#GaryLineker
) - a number of commentators don’t seem to have read or be aware of these - BBC Guidance: Social media - Editorial Guidelines. You’re welcome.
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My Dad’s memories of VE Day as a seven year old boy in North London - recorded for one of his grandsons
#VEDay
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So sad to hear about the death of Peter Sissons.I had the great pleasure of working with him on the BBC 9 O'Clock News & BBC News Channel & on location in the US.A great journalist of huge integrity;a generous & charismatic man, deeply proud of his family
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Three giants of Sports Coverage retire tonight - best of luck and thanks so much to them
#rte
#bbc
http://t.co/rgpCwUQaTY
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Before Denis O'Brien incorrectly accused RTÉ of not seeking a response from him on
@LNBDublin
report he should have checked + his advisers.
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Brian Cant, Play School presenter, dies at 83 - RIP. The 70's childhood gently disappears
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Re M O'Leary comments:
1. Our coverage is based on the core principles of public service broadcasting-fairness, accuracy and impartiality.
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I well remember the level of pressure and legal threats not to cover this - and other FAI/Delaney stories that RTÉ did over that period.
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After 65 minutes - is this the worst Champions League Final of recent times?
#ChampionsLeagueFinal2019
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This is quite some message from Manchester and the young people of Manchester
#OneLoveManchester
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What an incredible courageous man and final message
#robburrow
'By the time that you watch this I will no longer be here'
A poignant final message from the Leeds Rhinos legend and MND campaigner recorded before his death for a special BBC documentary 'There's Only One Rob Burrow'
@BBCOne
@BBCiPlayer
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This is dreadful to see. Freedom and safety of the press and media matter.
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Hats off to Celtic - a 6 year old fan applied for the Celtic job - the club sent back this classy reply. brilliant.
http://t.co/2boOKwInlx”
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Brunei-owned hotels boycotted by business via
@financialtimes
- full credit to these companies. Others please note.
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2. RTÉ's coverage of business leaders, unions and workers is wholly fair and even-handed.
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Went to see Hex at the
@NationalTheatre
last night - and had the lovely surprise to find that the brilliant
@LambeLisa
(one of Ireland’s brightest stars) was playing the lead role. Great show.
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It was interesting how over the years consistently the FAI tried to threaten and stop RTÉ from questioning their finances and the actions of individuals - including legal threats, giving interviews to other media only and targeting individual journalists
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Keelin was one of the kindest, funniest and most beautiful people I have known. A wonderful and courageous journalist. The saddest of days. RTÉ broadcaster Keelin Shanley dies following illness via
@RTENewsNow
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Well worth a read for journos or aspiring journos - Nieman Report on 'Truth in the Age of Social Media'
http://t.co/xPCdfCh2
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Delighted and grateful that both my parents (in their early 80’s) had their vaccines today - at the vaccination centre in Stevenage. They said it was extremely well organised and smooth. Thank you
@NHSuk
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#vaccination
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I think it's fair to say that with 5 points the UK has exceeded all expectations (having heard the song)
#Eurovision2015
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The continued important and admirable work by
@RT
É Investigates - investigative journalism remains so important
Media advisory regarding
@RTE
Investigates, following High Court order today
#rteinvestigates
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Looking at Twitter, the company seems to be losing some of the most important and talented people - including in content moderation and public policy.
#OnlineSafety
Regulation is coming in the UK and the EU. I don’t understand the strategy.
#twitter
Twitter has had a massive drop in revenue, due to activist groups pressuring advertisers, even though nothing has changed with content moderation and we did everything we could to appease the activists.
Extremely messed up! They’re trying to destroy free speech in America.
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A well-deserved IFTA for investigative journalism at its best - brave and challenging those in power
#rteinvestigates
#iftas
#rteinvestigates
programming makes a difference and shows the importance of journalism & public service broadcasting. Awards are the icing!
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I feel real sadness and sympathy for so many of my friends and former colleagues at
#bbcnews
tonight - as they face a really difficult future in the midst of huge national uncertainty
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Many remarking + worth noting how Ireland now has women as Justice Minister, DPP, Chief Justice, Attorney General, Acting Garda Commissioner
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It’s worth noting just how crucial a reliable range of news sources are in critical times like this: in the UK the BBC, ITN and Sky; many of the newspapers. RTÉ and Virgin News in Ireland and the papers.And quality journalism needs to be paid for and easily found too
#Coronavirus
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What a talent and what a theme
25 years ago, I composed the
@BBCNews
Theme Tune, which is broadcast around the world everyday. From the precise beeps of time to the powerful bass and dramatic drums for the headlines. This how I did it…
#BBC
#BBCNewsThemeTune
#MusicProduction
#Composer
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@ExDsNickBailey
And I hope you feel proud of the courage and sense of duty you showed then and throughout Nick.
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One of the most decent and professional journalists - good luck for the next challenge Aengus
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New muscular BBC Press Office replies to The Sun - I like their style! -
http://t.co/dChlcpd3Kw
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When you’re lucky enough to have a close friend from Kerry visit 🍀
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Excellent and moving report by
@CliveMyrieBBC
from the Royal London hospital on the heroic work of
#nhs
staff under huge pressure - Covid-19: 'Don't end up like us, please'
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I see the temperature in Qatar today (eve of World Cup) is 54C.
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A fascinating and very useful meeting with
@FrancesHaugen
and my
@Ofcom
colleagues today to discuss Facebook and online regulation
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Congratulations to
@KeelinShanley
and
@CaitrionaPerry
-two top journalists who have always shown integrity, commitment and humanity
#rtenews
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'Let’s hope this little girl’s dog is returned - what a thing for somebody to do - ‘Heartbroken' girl wants stolen therapy dog back for Christmas
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The career advice I wish I had at 25 | Shane Rodgers | LinkedIn - makes many very good points - well worth a read
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Great piece on Brexit - why it happened and what now - really worth a read - London Review of Books
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Jack Charlton achieved something very special - loved equally and a legend in both England and Ireland - and respected and loved for his character and decency across the Irish Sea. That’s quite something
#jackcharlton
"Jack died peacefully on Friday, July 10 at the age of 85. He was at home in Northumberland, with his family by his side."
Jack Charlton, a World Cup winner with England, has died aged 85.
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Fascinating interview with
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My wife just got back a positive antibody test confirming she had Covid in March. She called the NHS to offer blood so they could use for plasma to treat other patients. She is 5'3" and slim - she was told she would have to weigh 13 stone to be eligible! 5'3" & 13 stone?!!
#covid
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Great performance - top coverage - impressive post-match interviews - and an epic Nessun Dorma montage
#eng
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I'm sure all journalists in Ireland are shocked & appalled by the sickening acts in Paris-our sympathy & support to our French colleagues
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Many apologies to those watching RTEOne and
#rtept
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A classy message - Jürgen Klopp's message to supporters
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A unique and towering figure in Irish sporting and cultural life
The renowned gaelic games commentator and GAA legend Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has died in hospital at the age of 93. Mr Ó Muircheartaigh was the iconic voice of GAA commentary on RTÉ radio and television for over six decades | Read more:
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Brilliant - from one of the UK's best sports commentators
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Impressive coverage on the extended
@BBCr4today
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@bbcnickrobinson
@MishalHusain
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@ChrisMasonBBC
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#BorisJohnson
#Resignation
- and very good call to stay on air
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Seamus Heaney's last words were in a Latin text to his wife: "noli timere" - don't be afraid- his son Michael tells the funeral in Dublin.
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So well deserved - what a great year you’ve had
@CliveMyrieBBC
- talent and integrity is a great combination
“Brilliant, versatile, measured, compelling, relaxed but reassuring and empathetic�� - our first award of the night goes to
@CliveMyrieBBC
, who takes home the Network Presenter of the Year Award. Congratulations!
@BBCNews
#RTSAwards
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