Coimisiún na Meán has today (28.01.26) announced that it has become a member of WorldDAB – the global industry forum for Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) radio. This comes following the announcement last year that An Coimisiún supported a new DAB+ trial in Ireland, which began in April 2025.
Membership of WorldDAB will allow An Coimisiún to share experiences and best practices with other regulators, broadcasters, and DAB service providers worldwide, while Ireland’s DAB+ trial continues.
Aoife MacEvilly, Broadcasting and Video-on-Demand Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán, said: “Coimisiún na Meán supports creativity and innovation in the radio sector. DAB+ offers opportunities to enhance radio’s accessibility and the diversity and relevance of its content for Irish audiences. We are delighted to have become members of WorldDAB at this exciting time for radio broadcasting in Ireland, and look forward to exploring the potential for DAB as a complimentary platform for terrestrial radio.
As part of the first DAB+ trial in Ireland in 2025, An Coimisiún approved content provision contracts for 23 broadcast services, offering a broad variety of new music services and new speech programming including social affairs, sports, Irish language, youth interest and children’s entertainment.
Bernie O’Neill, Project Director at WorldDAB, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Coimisiún na Meán as a member of WorldDAB. As Ireland’s media regulator working to build a thriving, diverse and trusted media landscape, we look forward to supporting Coimisiún na Meán as they strengthen listener choice and contribute to the evolution of radio services across Ireland.’’
About WorldDAB
WorldDAB is the global industry association responsible for defining and promoting DAB+ digital radio. By bringing together radio industry professionals, WorldDAB provides knowledge and expertise that helps countries successfully adopt and implement broadcast digital radio. Their 1600+ experts from 118 members from 41 countries across the globe include public and commercial broadcasters, regulators, network providers and manufacturers of receivers, chips, professional equipment, and automobiles.