Who We Are

An Chomhairle’s members are appointed by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government on the nomination of specified organisations, for a five-year term.

The Chair of An Chomhairle is appointed by the Minister in consultation with the Minister for Education and Skills: the current Chair is Mr Mark Dearey, who was appointed in 2008.

An Chomhairle’s staff is led by the Director, Norma McDermott.