National Committee

Members of the NVR National Committee are elected at the bi-annual AGM. The Committee then agrees on the Chairperson and Secretary Positions.

The National Committee:

  • Commits to interagency coordination
  • Maintains an NVR Ireland Membership List
  • Organises Webinars and conferences
  • Accredits NVR training and Train the Trainers
  • Publishes handbooks and other literature
  • Approves website content

NVR National Committee Members 2025

Dr Tara Kelly
Chairperson and
Springboard Family Support Project
Ms Eileen Lauster
Secretary and
LCT Services
Ms Ciara Breen
Alcohol Forum Ireland
Ms Madeleine Connolly
Therapeutic Hub, Tusla

Dr Declan Coogan
University of Galway
Ms Aoife Dolan
Tusla Workforce Learning and Development
Ms Katie Foy
ISPCC
Mr Robbie Harrington
Horizons Cork
Ms Mella Magee
Cork City Partnership
Ms Niamh Murphy
In Sync Youth and Family Services
Mr Alan Quinn
Le Cheile
Mentoring