We are governed by a Board of voluntary non-executive directors.
Our Board meets a number of times a year and is advised by its own permanent sub-committees, which are made up of Board members, IHF executives and, on occasion, external members.
Our sub-committees cover areas such as: Finance and Remuneration; Research & Policy; Strategy; Audit, Risk and Governance; Fundraising and Education & Training. Our Board also oversees all governance, which we operate to the highest standards so as to maintain our credibility, independence and long-term sustainability. See Governance for more information.
Meet Our Current Board Members

Jean Callanan
Chair of the Board: Jean Callanan is a strategic consultant and thinking partner to companies in Ireland and internationally. Jean spent 20 years marketing major brands, and roles have included global brand manager of Unilever flagship brand Magnum ice cream. She is a Director of An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.

Martin Freyne
Martin is a chartered accountant and has been a partner in PwC for almost 25 years. During that time, he worked with a variety of organisations, ranging from global companies to family businesses. He is familiar with the not-for-profit sector and is a non executive director of Waterford Intellectual Disability Association.

Maeve O' Reilly
Dr Maeve O’Reilly is a UCD graduate and a consultant in palliative medicine appointed to St Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar in 2001. She works across three sites, St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network (SLRON), Our Lady’s Hospice Harold’s Cross and Children’s Hospital Ireland at Crumlin. She has a particular interest in the development of palliative care services for children in Ireland.
Colm O' Sé
Colm is a partner in KPMG where he has worked with a number of Ireland’s largest companies for more than 25 years, providing advice on a wide range of areas including Financial Reporting and Environmental Social & Governance matters. Colm is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.
Amilah Ali
Amilah works in the community Welfare/Youth Department of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland in Clonskeagh. She has a degree in biochemistry and a Masters in Biomedical Diagnostics. In previous roles, Amilah has trained as a care assistant in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross and worked as a carer in nursing homes.
Tony Holohan
Dr Tony Holohan worked in the Department of Health as Deputy Chief Medical Officer and then Chief Medical Officer for over 20 years. In his roles there, he supported the Irish government to deliver quality public healthcare including the development of policy for public health, patient safety and quality.
Gina Quin
Gina Quin is the President and a Director of National College of Ireland, a not-for-profit Higher Education College in Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre and Silicon Docks. Previously, Gina worked as Chief Executive of Dublin Chamber, and as CEO of Gandon Enterprises, the commercial division of the Rehab Group. A Psychologist by training, Gina started her career with Lansdowne Market Research and the Irish Export Board.
Rob Corbet
Rob Corbet is Head of Technology & Innovation at Arthur Cox. Rob’s practice is primarily focused on technological innovation. He acts for many of the world’s highest profile internet and technology companies, particularly on privacy, data protection and cyber-security matters. He is a leading authority on GDPR and has represented many clients in their dealings with the Data Protection Commission.
Paul Gregan
Dr Paul Gregan is a U.C.D. graduate and a member of both the Irish and Royal colleges of General Practitioners. He completed his specialist general practice training in Scotland before returning to Ireland in 1993. He has post graduate diplomas in Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Paul has also completed specialist training in Palliative Medicine and works half time as a G.P. and half time as a Consultant in Palliative Care in Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock and in St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire.
Theresa Daly
Theresa Daly is the Founder and Managing Director of Dublin based Wilfield Consulting, working closely with a broad range of clients across a wide range of sectors. Theresa is a PROCSI Change Management facilitator, Denison High Performing Culture facilitator, graduate of the Smurfit Business School, a member of the Institute of Directors & ACMP (Association of Change Management) and board member of a number of Irish companies and organisations.
Eithne Harley
Eithne is the former Director of Marketing and Communications at Accenture with over 25 years’ experience in the corporate sector in Ireland and globally. She has a track record of winning partnerships and award-winning campaigns and now acts as Strategic Advisor and Fractional CMO to organizations focused on growth and transformation. Her passion is the Arts and is an experienced Board member in the sector, currently serving on the board of Music Network and previously with Dublin Theatre Festival and CRASH Ensemble.