How NCBI is governed
Summary: National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) is a company limited by guarantee (registered in Ireland No. 26293) Our registered office is at Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. NCBI is also a registered Charity (chy4626). NCBI conducts its business in accordance with the rules, regulations and accountabilities which govern companies and charities in Ireland.
Board of Directors
NCBI’s Board of Directors, under the Chairmanship of Margaret McDowell, is responsible for the total service of the organisation.
There are currently 16 members of NCBI’s Board of Directors drawn from around the country.
Inclusion
The Board of Directors shall endeavour to have at least 40% of the total membership of the NCBI comprised of vision impaired persons.
Accountability
The Board of Directors produces audited accounts which are published through an Annual Report, and is responsible for preparing periodic corporate strategic plans.
The Board meets at least seven times per annum, although additional meetings are called as and when required.
Chairman
Our current Chairman, Margaret McDowell was elected in April 2008, having served as Vice Chair since 2006. Mrs McDowell has been involved with NCBI for over 30 years and has been a Board Member since 1984.
Senior Management Team
Chief Executive Officer
Our Chief Executive is responsible for the running of the day to day activities of the organisation.
Des Kenny has been our CEO since November 1986.
Financial Controller
Our Financial Controller is responsible for NCBI’s accounting, taxation and financial analysis for all the organisation’s areas of operation.
Brian Friel joined NCBI as Financial Controller in early 2007.
Director of Services
Our Director of Services manages the delivery of NCBI services across the country.
Elaine Howley has been NCBI’s Director of Services since 2001.
Director of Human Resources
Our Director of Human Resources is responsible for guiding and managing the overall provision of human resources services, policies, and programs for the organisation. He is also responsible for guiding and co ordinating programme management and quality assurance activities
Séamus Wall joined NCBI as Director of Human Resources in June 2008.
Deputy Director of Services
Our Deputy Director of Services supports our Director of Services in managing and developing services througout the country.
Toni O'Dwyer has held this position since October 2007.
Library and Media Servies Manager
Our Library and Media Services Manager is reponsible for our Braille, large print and audio library and for providing media services to convert information into accessible formats.
Lina Kouzi has held this post since 2000.
Find out more about NCBI
More information about the governance is availble in the reports and strategy documents generated by the NCBI