Broadcaster Ray D'Arcy is to leave Today FM.

The mid-morning show host is to take up a TV and radio presenter role with RTÉ.

Announcing the move, Today FM chief executive Peter McPartlin said: "We are disappointed to lose Ray from our great line-up of talent. I understand from Ray that at this time in his career he wishes to work on television again with the state broadcaster."

"I want to thank him for his great contribution and wish him and his family well with his new venture," he added.

The station will launch a new show in early 2015. The Ray D'Arcy Show airs weekdays from 9am to midday.

In a statement from RTÉ, Ray D’Arcy said: "I'm really looking forward to joining RTÉ in 2015. I'm excited about the upcoming challenges in both radio and television. To be honest, it feels a little bit like coming home."

He will join RTÉ in the New Year and his new show will air February 2nd.

He will replace Derek Mooney's programme, which follows Joe Duffy’s Liveline.