The Board of Directors and Staff of Inclusion Ireland wish to express their deepest sympathies to Lorraine Dempsey, our interim CEO on the tragic death of her husband Carl Dempsey yesterday 11th September 2021.

Marian McNamara, Chairperson of the Board of Inclusion Ireland says: “We are so sorry for the loss of Carl,  devoted husband to Lorraine and wonderful Dad to their four daughters: Rianna, Sadhbh, Freya and Hannah. We know their community will surround the extended family and friends of Lorraine and Carl in love and support and we also know they will be afforded the privacy they need at this devastating time.”

Lorraine Dempsey has been Interim CEO of Inclusion Ireland since February 2021 and was Chairperson of the Board and board member before taking up her most recent role.

May Carl Rest in Peace.

Photo: The Dempsey family in happier times

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