Supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities to live self determined lives

I moved into a Walk Residential House in 2009 and there are lots of things that I like about it. The staff help me to get out and about to places like … read more »

John Carpenter, Walk Residential House

The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) is proud of the partnership they have with Walk which has been accredited by CQL since 2007 Walk has not only … read more »

Epp O'Neill, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist

The Board of Directors of WALK

Who is on the Board of Directors for WALK?

The board of directors is made up of 8 people who offer a wealth of experience and knowledge.


Mr. John Bourke is the Chairperson of WALK. John is a practicing Solicitor and he has a practice in the local community.

Dr. Gerry Moran is a General Practitioner who has a family medical practice in the local community.

Ms. Betty Brophy is a board member who has been in contact with WALK for a number of years now. Betty represents the viewpoints of family members.

Ms. Annita Lernihan has a success career is in the private financial sector.


Mr. Peter Byrne is the Chief Executive Officer of Gheel Autism Services. This is a Dublin-based community service provider for adults with Austism.

Dr. Bob McCormack is the Chief Executive Officer of Dara Residential Services. This is a Kildare-based community service provider for residential and respite care for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Mr. Michael Hussey is a business man who runs a successful family business in the local community.

 

Mr. Don McLaughlin is a Pharmacist who has a Pharmacy in the local community.(photograph absent)

Ms. Kay Broderick is a family member who represents the interests of families at Board level. (photograph absent)