Our committee consists of 5 volunteer members elected by our membership:
Pauline O’Reilly
Pauline has two children aged 9 and nearly 6. She and her partner decided that she would stay home when other childcare was not working out around 6 years ago. Originally from Dubin, she lives in Galway with Conor and the kids.
Catherine Walsh
Catherine lives in Dublin with her husband and two young sons. Having worked in sectors such as IT, banking, and as a qualified pharmacist she feels being a full time stay at home parent is the most difficult, and by far the most rewarding job she has ever done. She is delighted to be a committee member of the Stay at Home Parents Association of Ireland and is hoping the Association will give Stay at home parents a long overdue opportunity to have their voices heard in society.
Emily Rainsford-Ryan
Emily has six kids, from 2 to 18. She is an artist, living in Athy, with Fergal and children.
Áine Nic Ghabhann O’Sullivan
Aine lives on the beautiful Lough Derg with her husband, son & daughter. She looks after her children full-time. She worked previously as a primary teacher & as a violin teacher. She volunteers with La Leche League of Ireland giving info & support to mothers interested in breastfeeding. She is passionate about women’s rights, children’s rights & the rights of families, especially with regard to bodily autonomy, education, religious freedom & resources.
Siobhán Kramer
Siobhán has been home with her children full-time for almost 13 years. She believes in choice and equality for all people, and for all parents to be supported to care for their families however they choose. She has special interests in sustainability, global and social justice, and campaigns with her family for awareness and change in these areas.
Our constitution was also agreed on by our membership.
You can view a copy of our constitution here