Clare PPN welcomes new Secretariat members.
At the end of June, we put out a notice of election for various positions on the Clare PPN secretariat. The Secretariat manages the activities of the Clare PPN at a County level. The members of this group are independent of the County Council and are elected by the members of the PPN. Every group that joins the PPN has a vote and is able to nominate candidates for these and other positions. We were thrilled with the nominations we got from community groups, social inclusion groups and environmental groups across the county this time around and we are excited to announce the following successful candidates:
Dermot Hayes of Clare Leader Forum was elected to the Secretariat to represent Ennis Municipal District. Dermot brings a wealth of experience to the role with decades of experience in activism and advocacy for people with disabilities. He passion for human rights includes the issues faced by asylum seekers and the Traveller community. For more information, click HERE
Kay Murphy of Shannon Active Retirement was elected to represent Shannon Municipal District. Kay brings excellent organisation skills and energy to the role as befitting her position as National President of Active Retirement Ireland. A founding member of Obair Newmarket on Fergus, she is a doer with a passion for social inclusion. For more information, click HERE
Monica McKenna of West Clare Mental Health was elected to represent to community and voluntary sector. Monica is a community worker who is passionate in working for social justice and equality. Monica is an active member of a number of groups including West Clare Mental Health Association. For more information, click HERE
Elaine D’Alton of Clare Women’s Network was elected to represent social inclusion. Elaine is the coordinator of the Clare Women’s Network, which is part of the National Collective of Community Based Women’s Networks (NCCWN). She believes that representation specifically pertaining to the needs of women is an imperative. For more information, click HERE
Clare PPN would like to welcome each and every one of you and we look forward to working with you in representing the people of Clare.
Click HERE to view all current Secretariat members