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RTÉ Director General Defends Sean Rocks Classification | Cork News
RTÉ’s director general Kevin Bakhurst has firmly defended the classification of late presenter Sean Rocks, stating he was correctly categorized as a contractor under a presenter contract for 15 years, and thus not misclassified. While Catherine Bailey, his widow, claimed this affected his pension and left her financially vulnerable after his death in July 2025, Bakhurst confirmed an internal review by RTÉ’s board upheld the classification. He noted the life assurance payout to Mrs. Bailey was “not insignificant” and that the potential pension fund would have been substantial. Bakhurst…
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