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President Michael D Higgins
The president of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has released a tribute to legendary RTÉ broadcaster, Bryan Dobson following his retirement from the RTÉ after 37 years as a broadcaster on Irish television.
The statement released on X by the president reads as follows:
"It is a pleasure to wish Bryan Dobson the very best as he embarks on what will be a new chapter in his life, but above all to thank him for such a significant contribution he has made to Irish journalism, and public broadcasting in particular.
Bryan's journalistic integrity has been evident throughout his impressive career of over 37 years across RTÉ's flagship news and current affairs programmes, an example of public broadcasting at its best."
"Bryan's respectful, reassuring and calm demeanour as he conducted his interviews, including throughout many pivotal public moments in Irish life will have been appreciated, and indeed be greatly missed, by an Irish viewing and listening public."
"May I join with Bryan's colleagues and many friends, on behalf of the Irish public, in wishing him every health and happiness in his future."
The full statement can be viewed through the post from the presidential X account below this article:
A message from President Higgins to Bryan Dobson who retires today after 37 years in the newsroom pic.twitter.com/riifls4Zf2
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) May 3, 2024
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