Members appointed by the Minister for Health and Children in accordance with Section 6 of the National Haemophilia Council (Establishment) Order, 2004 (SI No. 451 of 2004).The following are the current members of the National Haemophilia Council for the year 2011:
Dr Barry Harrington
Chairperson
Dr. Barry White
National Director of Clinical and Strategy and Programmes HSE.
Director, National Centre for Hereditary Coagulation Disorders, St. James's
Dr Barry White is a Consultant Haematologist and Director of the National Centre for Hereditary Coagulation Disorders at St James’s Hospital. He was appointed to these positions in 2001. He undertook his training as a coagulation specialist at St James’s Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital London and has undertaken extensive research in the area of coagulation disorders.
Anne Grogan MSc, BNS, RGN, Dip HSM.
Anne Grogan qualified as an RGN in St. James’s Hospital in 1996 and completed a degree in Nursing in Trinity College in 2000. Her career expands over 15 years during which she has worked in many fields to include haematology/oncology both in Wales and Saudi Arabia. Anne also has extensive experience of working with clients with liver disease, in particular those who have State Acquired Hepatitis C. She has worked as a Hepatitis Treatment/Liver Transplant Liaison Co-ordinator at St. James’s Hospital. In 2007, she completed an MSc thesis in the area of Hepatitis C, she received a first class honours mark and has presented these findings at both national and international level, and she has also had this work published. She lectures on the Bachelor in Nursing Science Degree Course and continues to be involved in ongoing research projects within Trinity College. Since Oct 2007 she has worked as the nurse manager in the National Centre for Hereditary Bleeding Disorders in St. James’s Hospital.
Dr Beatrice Nolan
(Lead Consultant Haematologist for paediatric haemophilia and allied bleeding disorders Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin)
Appointed as a consultant haematologist to St James’s Hospital in 2001 with a commitment to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. In 2008 Beatrice was appointed full-time lead consultant haematologist on paediatric haemophilia and allied bleeding disorders with a National remit.
Dr. Susan O'Shea
Cork University Hospital
Dr. O’Shea was appointed lead Haemophilia Consultant in Cork University Hospital in 2009. She is Director of the Coagulation Centre in Cork University Hospital. She underwent specialty training in disorders of Haemostasis and Thrombosis in Duke University Medical Centre in the United States before returning to Ireland and has been involved in clinical research in many areas of coagulation.
Brian O'Mahony
C.E.O., Irish Haemophilia Society
Brian O’Mahony is the Chief Executive of the Irish Haemophilia Society. He represents the society as Vice Chair of the Haemophilia Products Tender Commission established by the Irish Government. He previously served as Chair of the Irish Haemophilia Society for 17 years and as President of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) for 10 years., He continues to work as a volunteer with WFH . Among his activities are writing, advocating, and facilitating training on strategic planning, national procurement systems, and lobbying.. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences and of the Academy of Medical Laboratory Sciences. He also has professional qualifications in occupational health and safety and in management. Brian O’Mahony has severe Haemophilia B.
Debbie Greene,
Irish Haemophilia Society
Debbie Greene joined the Irish Haemophilia Society in 2003. Debbie is the current Administrator of the Society, having taken up the role in May 2009. Debbie oversees the day to day running of the office including the organisation of Information Days, Regional Meetings and Conferences, Staffing, Event Management, Website and is the Editor of all I.H.S. Publications. Debbie represents the Society at various Comprehensive Care Centre Team Meetings. With a background in Freight Forwarding, Debbie previously worked for a shipping company, the Nigerian Embassy and an Auctioneer. Debbie is a keen sports fan, swam competitively for many years and represented
Ms Eilish Hardiman
Chief Executive Officer, AMNCH
Eilish Hardiman is the Chief Executive Officer of the AMNCH. Previous to that she was the Deputy CEO at St James's Hospital. Eilish was also the Director of Nursing and held other Nurse Management posts in practice development and Gerontological Nursing in St James's Hospital. Eilish has several professional nursing qualifications and an Executive MBA. She is a qualified Surveyor with Irish Health Services Accreditation Board (IHSAB).
Mary Jackson
Department of Health and Children
Mary Jackson is the Principal Officer of the Blood & Tissue Policy Division in the Department of Health and Children.
Chief Officer: Mr Gareth Presch
Gareth Presch has been appointed as the National Haemophilia Council, Chief Officer. Gareth has worked in the Health services for ten years and has previously worked in Community Care (EHB), Property Services (EHSS), St Columcille's Hospital (ECAHB) and Health Promotion (HSE) and has a B.A hons in Public Health Management.
