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14/07/2004
Four new Equality Commissioners appointed
Secretary of State Paul Murphy has announced the appointment of four new Equality Commissioners.
The new commissioners are: Tony Carlin, Trade union official with the Irish National Teachers Organisation; Una Gillespie, Co-ordinator of the West Belfast Economic Forum; Thomas McGrath Current board member of Disability Action and Equality 2000 committee member (previous chairperson); and Paul Yam Director, Wah Hep Chinese Community Association.
Mr Murphy welcomed the new Commissioners, saying they would bring a broad range of skills and expertise to the Equality Commission.
"I am delighted to make these new appointments. The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland has an enormously important task, to which these new Commissioners will bring a great deal of talent and expertise," he said.
He also praised the contribution of the Commissioners whose terms are due to expire.
"Harry Coll, Margaret Logue, Harry McConnell and Bob Osborne have given a great service to the Equality Commission," Mr Murphy said.
"Their commitment and expertise has been invaluable to the establishment and growth of the Commission and we are all deeply grateful."
The new Commissioners will take up appointment on August 1 2004.
(GB)
The new commissioners are: Tony Carlin, Trade union official with the Irish National Teachers Organisation; Una Gillespie, Co-ordinator of the West Belfast Economic Forum; Thomas McGrath Current board member of Disability Action and Equality 2000 committee member (previous chairperson); and Paul Yam Director, Wah Hep Chinese Community Association.
Mr Murphy welcomed the new Commissioners, saying they would bring a broad range of skills and expertise to the Equality Commission.
"I am delighted to make these new appointments. The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland has an enormously important task, to which these new Commissioners will bring a great deal of talent and expertise," he said.
He also praised the contribution of the Commissioners whose terms are due to expire.
"Harry Coll, Margaret Logue, Harry McConnell and Bob Osborne have given a great service to the Equality Commission," Mr Murphy said.
"Their commitment and expertise has been invaluable to the establishment and growth of the Commission and we are all deeply grateful."
The new Commissioners will take up appointment on August 1 2004.
(GB)
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