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DCU graduate, Noel Curran, appointed DG at RTE
09 November 2010
Noel Curran, DCU graduate, has been appointed Director General of RTE and will serve in the post for a period of five years. The Chairperson of the RTÉ Board, Tom Savage, today announced the appointment on behalf of the Board and with the consent of the government and the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan, TD.
Noel, a graduate of DCU, was awarded a BA in Communication Studies in the mid 1980s. He held a variety of posts in the print media before joining RTÉ in 1992. He initially worked as a reporter, producer and editor in RTÉ television and was later appointed as Editor of Current Affairs in the News and Current Affairs Division.
Noel was appointed RTÉ Managing Director of Television with effect from October 2003, but left RTÉ in June 2010 to pursue other business interests.
Minister Ryan said, "I congratulate Noel on his appointment and wish him well. RTÉ continues to play a central role in the national conversation. Noel brings a wealth of experience and imagination to this position; strong investigative instincts coupled with an appreciation of the needs of the audience. I am confident that RTÉ will maintain the highest standards of public service broadcasting under his leadership".
Commenting on his appointment, he said: "I am absolutely delighted to be appointed Director-General. RTÉ has a unique role and a unique responsibility in Irish life. It also has a unique relationship with its audience. Whatever challenges lie ahead, I hope to see that bond strengthened."
The Minister thanked Cathal Goan for his years of service to Irish broadcasting. "Cathal has left a legacy of achievement that cannot be undone. I thank him for his public service and know he will continue contributing to Irish life and language".
Noel will take up his position in February 2011.