RTÉ dealt fresh blow with resignation of chief financial officer
Mari Hurley became the State broadcaster’s chief financial officer after Richard Collins left the post following the Ryan Tubridy payment scandal.
RTÉ’s chief financial officer has resigned from her post, it has been confirmed.
Mari Hurley became the State broadcaster’s chief financial officer after Richard Collins left the post following the Ryan Tubridy payment scandal.
Ms Hurley took up the role in August 2024 but is now leaving for a new position outside of RTÉ.
She will remain with the broadcaster until spring.
A Government source said the departure of Ms Hurley is a "really disappointing and concerning development".
RTÉ Director General, Kevin Bakhurst said: "Since she joined RTÉ in 2024, Mari has provided excellent professional advice, insight and support to me and to the leadership team in what has been a challenging time for the organisation.
"I would like to thank her for the significant amount that she has achieved during her time in RTÉ which has been helpful in putting the organisation back on a financially sustainable path.
"I would like to offer Mari my very best wishes for her new role."
Mari Hurley said: "RTÉ continues to perform a vital role for Irish audiences as a public service media organisation.
"The extensive work we have done during my time in RTÉ has been an important part of the delivery of greater governance across the organisation.
"I would like to wish Kevin, the Board and all my colleagues at RTÉ every success as they continue the significant transformation programme underway at RTÉ."
A spokesman for Minister for Culture Patrick O’Donovan said he will be "engaging with the chair and director general of RTÉ in the coming days" over the vacancy.
Ms Hurley previously worked as chief financial officer for AA Ireland, the National Lottery, and Sherry FitzGerald.
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