Background in nursing and advocacy. Former Interim CEO Inclusion Ireland, HSE Facilitator. Volunteered for charities and as a director. Involved in national advocacy including presenting to Oireachtas Committees, and lobbying in health, special education and welfare policy and reforms impacting people with disabilities and their families.


I have sat on a number of departmental and state agency groups such as the HSE and NCSE Consultative Forum. Former Chairperson of Inclusion Ireland. Independent candidate on the Administrative Panel Seanad elections 2016.


Regular contributor to radio and print media around issues impacting children and adults with disabilities. TV and radio interviews (both in studio and remotely) on RTE (News and Primetime) and Virgin; audience contributor for Primetime Investigates. Radio interviews on Newstalk and regional radio, and a regular panelist on Eastcoast FM. Featured in The Moment of Truth Series.


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