Aoife MacEvilly

Ms MacEvilly, a member of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) since 2014 and its chairperson from 2020 to 2023, will join the executive chair and three commissioners in Coimisiún na Meán.

She will lead on the implementation of Coimisiún na Meán’s new functions in relation to video on demand (VOD), as well as taking responsibility for the organisation’s pre-existing broadcasting regulatory functions.

Working closely with media development commissioner Rónán Ó Domhnaill, Ms MacEvilly will play a key leadership role in the development and implementation of Coimisiún na Meán’s strategies, policies and procedures in relation to the media landscape, as well as contributing to the broader work of the organisation.

Media minister Catherine Martin said: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Aoife MacEvilly as commissioner for broadcasting and video on demand in Coimisiún na Meán.

“This is a key appointment, not only in terms of ensuring the effective regulation of the audio and audiovisual media sector, but also in relation to promoting the development of a robust, sustainable, and pluralistic media sector which serves the needs of audiences.”

Jeremy Godfrey, executive chair of Coimisiún na Meán, added: “We are delighted to have Aoife join us as our broadcasting and on-demand commissioner. Her experience and expertise will be hugely valuable as we continue to shape and develop our growing organisation.

“We look forward to Aoife using her regulatory experience and public benefit focus to lead our work in areas such as funding for public service media, the development of the regulatory framework for broadcasting and VOD, and our handling of user complaints.”

Ms MacEvilly’s lead responsibilities at the CRU included empowering and protecting customers, supporting active customers and communities and ensuring safe, secure and sustainable supplies of energy and water.

She previously worked in the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications and in the private sector.

She holds a BA in European business and German from Ulster University, a professional diploma in regulatory governance from University College Dublin (UCD) and an MA in leadership from UCD Smurfit.