Irish Chaplaincy Staff

Ellena Costello

Project Officer, Traveller Equality Project

Ellena supports the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) community in prisons across England and Wales.

Kaileigh Green

Project Manager, Traveller Equality Project

Overseeing and providing support to members of the GRT community whilst in Prison or on Probation.

Gerry McFlynn

Project Manager, ICPO

In 1993 Gerry joined the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) which, since 2003, has been part of the Irish Chaplaincy. From 2008-2010, he worked as full-time chaplain at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. He now co-ordinates ICPO's outreach work for prisoners and their families as well as visiting prisons throughout England and Wales. He liaises with the Maynooth office on advocacy work in relation to repatriation and the transfer of licence supervision. He is also a founding member of the campaigning group, Progressing Prisoners Maintaining Innocence (PPMI).

Sally Murphy

North West Prisons Case Coordinator

Sally supports our clients in prison in the north west of England.

Breda Power

London Prisons Case Manager

Breda visits prisoners in the London area giving advice and information on cross border issues such as repatriation and transfer of supervision. She also does casework and advocacy as well as making referrals and signposting to services.

Liz Power

Senior Caseworker Prisons

Liz is our Senior Caseworker who deals with national casework and follow ups with prison visits. Liz also gives advice on Cross Border issues and signposts/refers to local services.

Kamran Rasheed

Finance Officer

Kamran has comprehensive experience in financial management, accounting, and auditing within the charity and non-profit sector.

Paul Raymond

Manager Irish Chaplaincy Seniors

Paul co-ordinates our outreach and support service to isolated older Irish people across London.

Mahrukh Shabir

Administrator

Mahrukh has a background in Psychology and the public sector. She provides administrative support as well as contributing her skills towards IT, finance, and communications needs.

Jolanda Tanushi

GRT Caseworker - Traveller Equality Project

Jolanda provides support to the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) community whilst in Prison or on Probation. She does casework, advocacy, signposting and making referrals to local services.

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