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TG4 director general to step down in September

Pól Ó Gallchóir has been director general since 2000
Pól Ó Gallchóir has been director general since 2000

The head of TG4 has announced he is to step down from his role in September after 17 years at the helm of the Irish-language station.

Pól Ó Gallchóir has been director general of TG4 since April 2000.

Chair of TG4 Siún Ní Raghallaigh praised Mr Ó Gallchóir's contribution to the channel and "his dedication to Irish language broadcasting".

In a statement, TG4 said the vacancy for the next director general will be advertised shortly.