Minister Humphreys announces six appointments to the board of Pobal

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced the appointment of six directors to the board of Pobal.
Pobal work on behalf of the Government of Ireland to support social inclusion and local and community development - delivering approximately 40 programmes, schemes and services on behalf of five government departments and other bodies.
Pobal distributed €765 million to local and national community organisations in 2021.
The Minister welcomed the appointment of the new board members, who were selected through a process of assessment overseen by her Department.

The following new members were appointed to the board:

Dr. Breda McTaggartt.
John Curran
Niall Garvey
Derville Brennan
Sean Sheridan
Pat Bennett

Making the announcement, Minister Humphreys said:

“There were many expressions of interest for the vacancies on the Board of Pobal and I want to thank everyone who took the time to apply. Pobal is a key delivery partner for many Government Departments. Since the 1990s they have assisted Government in the delivery of countless schemes and programmes. I am delighted to see the appointment of new talent to the board of what is a very important body.”

The Minister added:

“I would like to thank the outgoing board members and commend them for their significant contributions, dedication and personal commitment. I wish them well in the future.”

ENDS

Notes for editors:

Pobal is a not-for-profit company which works on behalf of the Irish Government and the EU in managing programmes that contribute to social inclusion, equality and reconciliation.
Pobal operate under the aegis of the Department of Rural and Community Development.
Pobal currently employs over 600 staff. In 2021, Pobal distributed €765m to beneficiaries across circa 40 programmes.

The Board of Pobal now comprises of nine women and seven men as follows:

Ann Hanley
Ciarán Reid
Donna Creaven
Molly Buckley
Tom Lavin
Catherine Lynch
Patricia Ball O’Keeffe
Fintan Breen
Iseult White
Rosarii Mannion
Dr. Breda McTaggart
John Curran
Niall Garvey
Derville Brennan
Sean Sheridan
Pat Bennett