It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our dear friend and respected colleague Dr Kevin McCoy. Kevin passed away following a short illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. May he rest in eternal peace.

Kevin was a highly respected person in a wide variety of circles. He was the Chairman of the Board of Áiseanna Tacaíochta since February 2017 and contributed in a significantly positive way to the development of ÁT as an organisation, giving of his time in a voluntary capacity.

Throughout his career Kevin served in very many senior and influential positions across a wide range of national and international organisations and government departments; including as Chief Inspector, Social Services Inspectorate N. Ireland; as Commissioner of the Inquiry into Child Abuse on behalf of the Government in the Republic of Ireland; and more recently with the Office of the Ombudsman for Children in Ireland.

We will miss him greatly. May he rest in peace.

On Behalf of the Leaders, Board and Staff of Áiseanna Tacaíochta

29^th April 2021