Sage Advocacy has expressed its sadness and sympathies at the sudden death yesterday of its Board member John O’Driscoll.

In a joint statement Chairman Mark Mellett and CEO Bibiana Savin said:

“Having joined our Board in 2023, John brought the same vision to Sage Advocacy as he brought to An Garda Siochana where he was Assistant Garda Commissioner and had served with integrity for 41 years.

“His interest regarding the complex safeguarding issues impacting on older and vulnerable people was deeply appreciated.

“Sage Advocacy is extremely grateful to have had one of Ireland’s greatest public servants working with us. We have no doubt that his contribution to vindicating the human rights of older and vulnerable people during his period with us will bear fruition.

“He will be greatly missed. Our heartfelt condolences go out to John’s family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.”

Further information

Ronan Cavanagh, Cavanagh Communications: 086 317 9731 ronan@cavanaghcommunications.ie

Sage Advocacy is the National Advocacy Service for Older People. It works to ensure that people have easy access to information, support, independent advocacy and safeguarding services in all settings: homes, day centres, respite facilities, congregated care settings / nursing homes, hospitals, hostels, hospices and in the process of transition between them. It also provides supports to vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where no other service is available to them.