New appointed to RTÉ and TG4 boards

Two new have been appointed to the boards of both RTÉ and TG4.

The Department for Tourism, Culture and Media confirmed the four appointments were approved by the Government at a meeting on Wednesday morning.

Noreen O'Kerry and Shirley Bradshaw have been appointed to the RTÉ board, while Muireann Ní Chíobháin and Éamonn Ó hÁrgáin will the board of TG4.

"With a background in ing and finance, Noreen has extensive experience in both executive and non-executive roles in the public and private sector, and this will be of particular benefit to the board," Minister for Media Catherine Martin said regarding the RTÉ appointments.

She added: "Shirley, who started her career in RTÉ in 1994, will take on the important role of staff representative on the board."

On the new additions at TG4, Ms Martin said both Ms Ní Chíobháin and Mr Ó hÁrgáin have extensive experience, which will benefit the TG4 board.