RTÉ Director-General Kevin Bakhurst has met with presenter Ryan Tubridy for a one-to-one meeting.

The broadcaster said the in-person meeting this week was "a good, open, and constructive conversation."

The two men will meet again "in a few weeks", it added.

Following revelations that RTÉ made hidden payments to him over a number of years, Mr Tubridy was removed from presenting his radio programme.

Incoming Director-General of RTÉ Kevin Bakhurst leaving after meeting Media Minister Catherine Martin at her department in Dublin city. Picture by: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Speaking last week, Mr Bakhurst said Mr Tubridy’s future at the broadcaster would likely be decided "in a matter of a few weeks."

He told The Hard Shoulder: "This is a big decision for me and for RTÉ and it needs to be properly considered and we might need a little bit of time," he said.

“I don’t want it to be too long because it’s not fair to Ryan and it’s not fair to RTÉ.

“But I want to talk to staff, I want to talk to my new leadership team; this is a serious decision for RTÉ and I want to be fair and I want to make the right decision for audiences and for RTÉ".

When pressed about a timeframe, Mr Bakhurst replied: "I suspect it will be in a matter of a few weeks probably".

Main image: RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy leaving Leinster House after giving evidence to the Public Accounts and Media Committees in relation to his pay issues. Picture by: Leon Farrell/RollingNews.ie