Advisory Committee on SPSVs

September 2023

He previously served as a Superintendent in An Garda Síochána where his responsibilities included public transport, road transport and road safety. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Management, and Diplomas in Legal Studies and Management Law.

John is currently the managing director of Procabs Galway. He has been involved in the Taxi business for over 30 years. John is heavily invested in the continued success of the Taxi Industry.

He is a taxi driver serving the Limerick area since 2016 and has a keen interest in the regrowth and success of the SPSV industry in cities and rural areas, together with accessible vehicle service provision and sustainability. Shajedul holds a Masters degree in Social Science

Candidates must demonstrate in their application (by CV and cover letter to secretary@spsvadvcomm.ie) substantial evidence of:

1. operating in urban and/or rural Ireland; and
2. representing the interests of SPSV drivers and vehicle owners at a regional or national level.

Brendan O’Brien is Head of Technical Services (Traffic) at Dublin City Council

Brendan Heads up the Traffic and public lighting departments of Dublin City Council whose aim is to facilitate  the safe and efficient movement of people and goods in the city. He is responsible for day to day traffic management in the city and the coordination of mobility projects in the city.

He is currently a Superintendent and Deputy Head of the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau, based in Garda Headquarters.  Tom holds a Batchelor of Science (Hons) in Leadership & Governance and is currently studying for a MSc in Emergency Management.

Michelle is currently Senior Manager – Arts Programme at Business to Arts, a non-profit which brokers and enables creative partnerships. She has 15 years’ experience working in international conference management and arts management. Michelle holds a BA in Business & Politics from Trinity and an MA in Cultural Policy from UCD.

Candidates must demonstrate in their application (by CV and cover letter to secretary@spsvadvcomm.ie) substantial evidence of:

1. representing the interests of all consumers, including at a regional or national level.
2. placing Customer Expectations are at the core of decisions and discussions

She is the National Advocacy Manager for the Irish Wheelchair Association and has worked in the area of advocacy for over 25 years, supporting people who had acquired a disability and their families.

She has been self-employed in the tourism sector for over 30 years.  Ann holds a diploma in Tourism from St. Angela’s college and a diploma in corporate governance from University College Dublin.  She is also a board member of B&B Ireland and Failte Ireland Sligo Taskforce.

Mai also serves on the Board of the Wicklow Sports Partnership and is the Company Secretary of the Board of Wicklow Tourism. Mai is also the Chairperson of the Older Peoples Council in Wicklow and serve on the Age Friendly Alliance committee. I continue my involvement with groups throughout County Wicklow and have also established social links with groups in Belfast.

Paul is accountable for the national tourism development authority’s regional development function, with additional responsibilities for visitor engagement, visitor mobility and orientation, and industry digitisation. Since joining Fáilte Ireland in 2004, Paul has been actively involved in leading the development of the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Dublin brands and associated visitor experiences. He has previously led the agency’s commercial development and marketing functions and played leading roles on the activation of Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, Volvo Ocean Race and other major sports events.

Prior to joining Fáilte Ireland, Paul worked in a variety of marketing roles with well-known businesses including Musgrave SuperValu Centra; Vodafone, Diageo, GlaxoSmithKline and Cantrell & Cochrane.

James holds a Bachelor of Engineering and certificates in Road Haulage & Road Passenger Transport with The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.  James now works with “ASSESS IRELAND” an Automotive Engineering firm.

She is the Head of Operations for FREE NOW Ireland.  Starting out in Dublin Bus Fiona has over 18 years of experience in transport and mobility covering public transport, private and tech industries.  Within Free Now Ireland Fiona drives the sustainability and innovation agenda.  Fiona holds an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, CID certification and a Diploma in Management Studies, Transport and Aviation.

He is Managing Director of Gregan Tours Ireland and is also Chairman of The Irish Chauffeur Tourism Association (ICTA). He has over 25years experience in the SPSV industry. Paul is committed to a review and modernisation of procedures and legislation in the SPSV industry for the betterment of both operators and the public alike.