RTÉ presenter Bryan Dobson has announced his retirement from the broadcaster after 37 years.

Mr Dobson is currently presenting the News at One on RTE Radio One.

He previously presented the Six One and Nine O'Clock news programmes.

“After 37 fantastic years with RTÉ the time has come to move on,” Mr Dobson said in a statement.

“I will miss working with some wonderfully talented and hardworking colleagues. RTÉ journalism depends on teamwork and I have worked with some of the very best.

“I am grateful too to the listeners and viewers who have given me their time and attention over the years. I hope to have repaid that trust with reporting that was relevant, fair and accurate.”

Career

Mr Dobson joined RTÉ in 1987 and was appointed Business Correspondent later that year.

In 1991, he became presenter of RTÉ One O’Clock News, before moving to present the Nine O'Clock News.

He was appointed anchor of the Six One News in 1996 and spent 21 years there before moving to Morning Ireland in 2017.

Public Service journalism

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst said: “Bryan represents the best in public service journalism.”

“For many years, he has brought a calm authority to the most important stories,” he said.

“Every day, he demonstrates a depth of knowledge and an absolute integrity in his work and has never been afraid to ask the toughest questions and hold the powerful to account.

“Personally, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with him.”

Mr Dobson will finish up at the end of April.