17th October 2025
Tourism Ireland is the organisation responsible for marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a leading holiday destination.
The appointment of two new directors, and the reappointment of two directors, to the board of Tourism Ireland was approved at an Institutional meeting of the North South Ministerial Council on 17 October 2025, following their nomination by Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.
Pat O’Leary and Des Annett have been appointed as directors to the board of Tourism Ireland. Ruth Andrews and Stephen McNally have been reappointed to the board for a further term.
Commenting on the appointments to the Board of Tourism Ireland, Minister Burke, said:
“I am delighted to welcome two new appointees Pat O’Leary and Des Annett to the Board of the Tourism Ireland and I warmly congratulate them on their appointments. I am equally pleased to confirm the reappointment of Ruth Andrews and Stephen McNally for a second term, in recognition of their valuable contribution to date.
I would like to wish the members well as they undertake important roles in supporting the tourism industry on the island of Ireland.”
ENDS
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