Beginning today, journalist Sharon Tobin will co-anchor RTÉ's flagship Six One News with broadcaster David McCullagh, while Sharon N' Bheolain and Ray Kennedy alternately anchor the RTÉ Nine O'Clock News.

Caitriona Perry, who relocated to the US for a new position with the BBC, is replaced by Ms. Tobin. Eileen Dunne will be replaced by Mr. Kennedy because she retired.

Additionally, Ms. Tobin has co-hosted Monday Night Live, co-presented RTÉ's annual Budget coverage, and delivered news specials, such as the US president Joe Biden visit to Ireland in 2023.

Since 2008, Mr Kennedy has been a journalist and newsreader for RTÉ. Throughout 2012 and 2013, he provided in-depth coverage of the humanitarian situation from Africa.

Prior to this, he worked for Sky News for over five years as an Ireland correspondent.

“For all of us who work in News and Current Affairs, the flagship Six One News and Nine O'Clock News are among our most watched and valued television programmes and represent the pinnacle of our daily newsgathering and trusted public service journalism,” said Deirdre McCarthy, director of RTÉ News and Current Affairs.

“Sharon and Ray join our dedicated News & Current Affairs presentation team who strive every hour of every day to tell honestly and clearly, with integrity and credibility, the stories that matter to you, your families and your communities.”

“They are accomplished journalists, and I am delighted they are joining the presentation team. Along with Eileen Whelan who will continue to anchor the One O'Clock News, our News and Current Affairs presentation team is a group of talented presenters who will continue to ask the probing questions, hold those in power to account and represent the public interest.”