Advisory Committee of the Environmental Protection Agency
Legal basis: Environmental Protection Agency Act No. 7 of 1992, Section 27
Maximum Number of Positions: 12
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (0)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (100%), Male (0%)
Notes: 12 members of which: One is EPA Director General, ex-officio, appointed by Government, who also chairs Committee (or Deputy DG, in absence of, or vacancy of post of DG) Of the other 11 members, 7 are appointed by MCCAE from among nominations made by bodies prescribed under the Act, and 4 are appointed directly by MCCAE. Term: 3 years
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Niamh Lynam-Lennon | 18/01/2023 | 17/01/2026 | Member | Designated Nominating Body | |
| Laura Burke | 08/11/2011 | 05/12/2022 | 04/12/2025 | Chairperson | Government Reappointment (ex officio) |
| Ms Aebhín Cawley | 01/07/2019 | 01/07/2022 | 30/06/2025 | Member | Ministerial appointment |
