In a statement this morning, Forbes confirmed she has resigned from her role with immediate effect.
In her statement, the former Director General said she regrets the upset caused by this scandal.
"As Director General, I am the person ultimately accountable for what happens within the organisation. I'm tendering my resignation to RTÉ with immediate effect.""I understand from media reports and RTÉ’s statement that the Board has raised questions concerning payments to Ryan Tubridy between 2017-2019. I have no knowledge of those payments.Forbes continued,"I want to reiterate that I have engaged fully with the Board during this process.
"I am deeply sorry for what has happened and my part in this episode and for that, I apologise unreservedly to everyone," she added."I care very deeply about RTÉ, the people who work for it, the public it serves, its mission, values, its unique position as a public service broadcaster, and its reputation."You can read Dee Forbes' full statement
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