National Oversight and Audit Commission

Legal basis: Local Government Reform Act 126H.— (1)
Maximum Number of Positions: 11
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (5)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (44%), Male (56%)
Notes: SI No 428 of 2023 allowed for two additional board members for a period of two years until 3 September 2025. This increased the maximum number of board members from 9 to 11 for that period.

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Brian Cawley 04/09/2020 04/09/2023 03/09/2026 Board Member PAS Process
Ciarán Hayes 01/07/2021 01/07/2024 30/06/2027 Board Member PAS Process
Declan Breathnach 28/04/2021 28/04/2024 27/04/2027 Board Member PAS process
Fiona Quinn 17/05/2022 16/05/2027 Board Member Appointed by the Minister
Kathleen Holohan 27/04/2023 26/04/2027 Board Member PAS Process
Margaret Lane 04/09/2020 04/09/2023 03/09/2026 Board Member PAS Process
Michael McCarthy 24/09/2018 24/09/2023 23/09/2028 Chairperson PAS Process
Miriam McDonald 04/09/2023 03/09/2026 Board Member Pas Process
Noel Harrington 28/04/2021 28/04/2024 27/04/2027 Board Member PAS Process