Gerry Maguire has been appointed Special Advisor to Minister for Disabilities Finian McGrath T.D.

Gerry has gained a wealth of experience over his 35 years working in the Department of Health and will advise Minister McGrath on policy matters across his Ministerial portfolios of Health, Social Protection and Justice. In addition, Gerry has a broad knowledge of the disability sector in Ireland and has also volunteered extensively with Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (SBHI) and was instrumental in the establishment of SBHI’s Peer Support Service.

Gerry has written a book titled “Walk Away and Forget Him” in which he details his experiences of living with a serious physical disability.