Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I commend anybody who is involved in boards. I have been involved in boards and I am sure many of us have been involved in charities and boards for many years. Governance is something we look at and there are more policies coming at us every year but it is important that governance is seen as a top priority for every charity. One wrong move can really damage the incredible work that goes on on the ground. I commend everybody who is involved and it is the week for it. It is important that we acknowledge everybody who has been involved and continues to be involved. I would encourage anybody who is thinking of getting involved in a board to do so because it is extremely rewarding. It is tough and hard but it is extremely rewarding. You see the effects on people. I am involved in a drugs and rehabilitation project and you see people coming through recovery. It is the best thing in the world when you see that happening.

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