“I am delighted that John McCarthy has accepted the role of inaugural Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the NBDC CLG, As former Secretary General of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, his public service experience will be invaluable in establishing the company within the heritage infrastructure. I wish to thank him and the newly appointed board members, who will serve in a voluntary capacity. I also want to commend the determination of Martina Moloney and Virginia Teehan, Chairperson and CEO of the Heritage Council, and Niall O’Donnchu, Director General of the National Parks and Wildlife Service, whose work has been central to the establishment of the NBDC CLG. It was a complex challenge which was delivered on time and in budget, due in large part to their diligence and commitment.”