The Board
MARA has an 11 member governance board. Board members have a comprehensive mix of experience and skills across legal, regulatory, planning and finance areas.
Board Members
Mark Mellett, Vice Admiral DSM (RTD)
Chairperson
17 July 2023 – 16 July 2027
Karen Banks
Board Member
01 August 2023 – 31 July 2027
Dr. Ruth Brennan
Board Member
17 July 2023 – 16 July 2027
Philip Daly
Board Member
17 July 2023 – 16 July 2027
Patrick Gibbons
Board Member
17 July 2023 – 16 July 2027
Niamh Kenny
Board Member
17 July 2023 – 16 July 2027
Brendan McGrath
Board Member
17 July 2023 – 16 July 2027
James Massey
Board Member
17 July 2023 – 16 July 2026
Patrick Moran
Board Member
An officer of the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
17 July 2023 – 16 July 2026
Paul O’Neill
Board Member
An officer of the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
17 July 2023 – 16 July 2026
Alma Walsh
Board Member
An officer of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
17 July 2023 – 16 July 2026
Board Committees
The Board may establish committees to assist and advise. You can find out more about MARA’s Board Committees below.
Board Minutes
The Board of MARA meet as necessary to perform its functions but must hold at least four meetings each year. The minutes of meetings held are available here.