Members of Board of Guardians & Directors

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Governance and Leadership

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 26th June 2024

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

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Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Midwifery

The 18-month Higher Diploma programme in conjunction with Trinity College Dublin is due to commence in September 2025.

The Coombe Hospital Gender Pay Gap Report 2025

As we employ more than 250 employees we are reporting in line with the requirements of the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021.

A statement from The Board of the Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital

The Coombe Hospital has today announced the launch of its new, public Fertility Hub.

Annual Service of Remembrance

This year’s service will be led by Renée Dilworth, Lead Chaplain in memory of all the babies who died in The Coombe Hospital.

The National Maternity Bereavement Experience Survey

The loss of a baby and the grief that follows is one of the most difficult and traumatic journeys women, partners and families can experience.

International Stress Awareness Week

Every year this week aims to raise awareness about stress prevention and highlight techniques that can help you to reduce stress.

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