RTÉ News has announced the appointment of Vincent Kearney as Northern Editor.
He will start the role in April when current Northern Editor Tommie Gorman retires.
Mr Kearney previously worked as Home Affairs Correspondent for BBC Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Correspondent with The Sunday Times and also worked for the Belfast Telegraph for nine years.
He joined RTÉ in January 2019 when he was appointed Northern Correspondent.
In a statement, Managing Director of RTÉ News and Current Affairs Jon Williams said: "Few know and understand Northern Ireland better than Vincent Kearney.
"A gifted storyteller, three decades of reporting Northern Ireland have given Vincent insights and authority in a place where trust and credibility matter more than most.
"From the aftermath of Brexit, to the continuing Covid crisis, RTÉ has a unique role as an all-island broadcaster. No-one is better placed to continue the work of Tommie Gorman, and David Davin Power and Jim Dougal before him, than Vincent Kearney."
Commenting on his new role Mr Kearney said: "I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to take on a role that is, without doubt, one of the best jobs in journalism on the island of Ireland.
"Tommie Gorman will leave behind an amazing legacy, and huge shoes to fill. I am delighted to be the person to be given the opportunity to fill them.
