Governance

Board of Directors

The Directors on the current Safe Ireland board provide vital expertise on:

• Governance
• Strategic planning
• Financial management
• Funding
• Organisational development
• Culture and change management
• Human resources
• Networking
• Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
• PR and Communications

Board Trustees

Chairperson Miriam Duffy, retired, Executive Director of Rape Crisis Midwest for the 21 years. Prior to this, Miriam worked for 15 years with Adapt House, the Limerick Women’s Refuge. She served as a board member of NNWRSS (Precursor of SAFE Ireland) for 5 years and on Rape Crisis Network Ireland Board for 21 years of which it was her privilege to have been Chair for three years. She also was a board member of MOVE Ireland for 5 years. Miriam holds a Diploma in Women’s Studies and many other certificates i.e. advanced facilitation and community activist.

Michael McNaughton is a qualified accountant with experience across a range of industries. Michael currently works as head of operations and Chief Risk Officer at the Health Insurance Authority. Prior to joining the Health Insurance Authority, Michael was Head of Finance at Coillte, Ireland’s state forestry agency, where he worked on state net zero targets. He previously held roles in financial regulation in the NHS and in professional services in Dublin. Michael has a particular interest in unconscious bias and has developed and delivered Unconscious Bias Training programmes in a number of semi-state and state organisations. Michael holds a degree in History and Politics from Trinity College and a Postgrad in Accountancy from Technological University Dublin. Most recently, he has undertaken an MBA at UCD Smurfit School.

Lianne Rooney is a higher education professional with experience in student support, staff training and development and gender-based violence prevention initiatives. Lianne currently works in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the technological university sector and specialises in gender equality strategy development.

Christina van der Kamp is Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder in Gas Networks Ireland, the semi-state organisation responsible for operating Ireland’s €2.8bn, 15,000km national gas network.  She is responsible for planning, developing and implementing the organisation’s Public Affairs strategy and overall Stakeholder Management strategy.  Christina previously worked in Uisce Éireann and has over 20 years’ experience in communications, advocacy, charity and sustainability roles.  She holds an MSc in Science Communication, post graduate diploma in Innovation for Sustainability and a Degree in Media Production. She is also a member of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland.

Meav McLoughlin Doyle is a dedicated advocate for ending gender-based violence and a passionate legal scholar. As the youngest of seven siblings and a mother of four, Meav’s journey has been shaped by empathy, resilience, determination, and now a deep commitment to justice. With a previous career in sales and account management, she has worked with leading corporate brands. Despite a successful corporate career, Meav chose to pivot towards law, returning to university to pursue an LLB Bachelor of Laws at Maynooth University. A survivor of coercive control and gender-based violence, Meav channels her personal experience into advocacy and volunteer work, striving to create systemic change and support others facing similar challenges. Going forward she wants her work to focus on raising awareness, influencing policy, and pushing for stronger protections for victims. Meav wants to share her journey as a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact of advocacy in driving meaningful change.

Molly Joyce is a barrister with extensive experience working and volunteering in a range of human rights and legal organisations in Ireland, the UK, Hong Kong and South Africa. She previously held the position of Deputy Director at the Irish Penal Reform Trust, Ireland’s leading NGO campaigning for rights in the penal system, and also worked as a practicing barrister specialising in public and police law at 5 Essex Chambers in London. She holds a Master’s in Law from the University of Oxford and an LLB in law from Trinity College Dublin.

The Board is supported in its work by the:

• HR Subgroup
• Finance and Compliance Subgroup