The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Declan J. Magee as the new Chair of its Board of Directors.
Declan J. Magee is a retired general surgeon and past president of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He has had a long-term involvement in the governance of surgical training and practice in Ireland and had a central role in the development of RCSI’s support for surgical training in sub-Saharan Africa. He has also been a director of Blackrock Healthcare Group.
Magee joined the Board of Directors in Jack and Jill on 4th March 2022 and assumed his new role at the recent Board meeting.
Declan Magee expressed his enthusiasm about his new role, stating:
“When I was first approached to join the Board at Jack and Jill, I was taken with the team’s pride in the organisation; their passion and enthusiasm was infectious. This is a remarkable organisation, rooted in care, compassion and community, serving courageous families with real and tangible support, confidence and hope. I am immensely proud to take on this role as Chair of the Board of Directors at Jack and Jill and, together with my fellow Board Members and the wonderful team at Jack and Jill, pledge to continue Jonathan Irwin’s marvellous legacy in ensuring families have the care and support they need, when and where they need it.”
As Declan assumes his new position, Jack and Jill would like to extend its deepest gratitude to outgoing Chair Maeve Beggs for her exemplary leadership and dedication to Jack and Jill’s mission. Deirdre Walsh, CEO commented: “Maeve has been an outstanding leader and ally during her tenure with Jack and Jill. She has strategically guided us through many challenges, celebrated many more successes and has always acted with integrity, honesty and respect. We are so sad that her tenure has come to an end and thank her for her incredible support and commitment over the years.”
