Statement from the Minister for Health - 20 April 2022
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From: Department of Health
- Published on: 20 April 2022
- Last updated on: 12 April 2025
"Last week I announced I was initiating an external review in relation to the process of the proposed secondment of the Chief Medical Officer and research proposal, to examine learnings and recommendations that could inform future such initiatives.
"The review will be carried out by Maura Quinn, the outgoing Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors. Ms. Quinn has offered to carry out this review Pro Bono and will report back to me in June. It is my intention to publish the report following its consideration."
Terms of Reference for External Review
- determine learnings from the process related to the proposed secondment of the Chief Medical Officer and associated research proposal
- make recommendations that could inform future such initiatives
Notes
Biography of Maura Quinn
Experienced Chartered Director with over 14 years diverse board experience across a variety of sectors. Current CEO of Institute of Directors in Ireland (to June 2022) Ireland’s leading C-suite representative and governance body, with a strong track record of delivering year on year results. Broad and in-depth corporate governance and risk management experience including oversight of start-ups business transformation and exit strategies. Ability to provide effective oversight of strategic plans, operating models and key risks. Strong communication and influencing skills with a clear understanding of diverse stakeholder expectations. In depth knowledge of board effectiveness having established, developed and lead the IoD Board Evaluation Service.
Board and governance experience
- Independent Non-Executive Director: Rugby Players Ireland 2019 to date
- Board Member: Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital 2013-2020
- Board Member: Kanchi 2007-2010
- Audit Committee Member: Irish Aid, Dept. of Foreign Affairs 2010-2013
- Advisory Group Member: Balance for Better Business 2018 to date
- Member - Company Law Reform Group 2020 to date
- Institute of Directors in Ireland: Chief Executive 2008 to date
- Member of the Global Network of Director Institutes
- Member of the IoD UK Chartered Director Working Group
- former member elected to UNICEF’s Standing Group of National Committees which account for $2.5 billion of UNICEF’s total annual income of $7.5 billion
- UNICEF Ireland: Chief Executive 1996-2007
- Barnardos Ireland: Deputy Director 1987-1996
Education
Chartered Director (IoD), Diploma in Public Relations (PRII), Advanced Marketing Techniques Degree (College of Marketing & Design)