Press release
Minister Humphreys announces five appointments to the board of Pobal
From Department of Rural and Community Development
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From Department of Rural and Community Development
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Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced the appointment of five directors to the board of Pobal.
Pobal work on behalf of the State to support social inclusion and local and community development - delivering over 30 separate programmes for a range of Government Departments.
The Minister today 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:
The following members were re-appointed to the board:
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.”
Professor Deiric Ó Broin, Chairperson of the Pobal Board of Directors said:
“We are delighted to welcome new members to the Pobal Board of Directors. Collectively, they bring years of expertise in key areas including leadership and management, human resources, diversity and inclusion. Their knowledge and skills will provide valuable perspectives, enhancing the work of the Board of Pobal as we carry out our responsibilities on behalf of the Government of Ireland.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of our outgoing colleagues and board members. Their dedication to Pobal and commitment to achieving social inclusion and community development is to be commended.”
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 500 staff. In 2019 Pobal distributed €743m to beneficiaries across circa 31 programmes.
The following new members were appointed to the board:
The following members were re-appointed to the board:
The Pobal Board currently comprises of nine women and six men as follows:
Ann Hanley
Dr. Breda McTaggart
Ciarán Reid,
Dr. Deiric O’Broin (Chair)
Donna Creaven
Molly Buckley
Tom Lavin
Catherine Lynch
Patricia Ball O’Keeffe
Fintan Breen
John Curran
Lindsay Malone
Niall Garvey
Iseult White
Rosarii Mannion