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The Coombe Hospital's Board of Guardians & Directors, led by Chairperson Maurice Pratt, oversees governance and strategic direction. Members include healthcare, business and community leaders, ensuring excellence in patient care.

Members Of Board Of Guardians & Directors

As of February 2026

Mr Maurice Pratt (Chairperson)
Ms Bernadette Byrne (Deputy Chairperson)
Professor Michael O’Connell (Master/CEO)
Ms Anne-Marie Curran
Dr Michael O’Hare
Ms Rosemary Grant
Mr Richard Woulfe
Ms Catherine Keane
Dr Terry Tan
Mr Leo Clancy
Ms Siobhan O’Leary
Mr Mike Sullivan
Dr Barbara Smyth
Ms Yvonne Mowlds
Lord Mayor of Dublin (ex-officio member)

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The National Maternity Bereavement Experience Survey

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International Stress Awareness Week

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