Siobhán Hennessy leads the management of consultations in partnership with the DCEDIY Youth Reform, Strategy and Participation Unit and the National Participation Office Manager.

Her responsibilities include leadership, facilitation, and support of the Comhairle na nÓg National Executive. She also participates in the design, content creation, and facilitation of national events such as Dáil na nÓg and the National Showcase.

Passionate about consulting children and young people on the issues they care about, Siobhán enjoys the facilitation process and developing methodologies to give youth a voice in decision-making. She values supporting the NPO Team, working together to support Comhairle na nÓg across the 31 Local Authorities, and meeting new people interested in youth participation and children’s rights.