After leaving college Peter completed a 12-year engagement with the Royal Air Force conducting global criminal investigations and intelligence operations in conjunction with Scotland Yard and foreign police authorities.

He then spent 15 years in the British diplomatic service in western, eastern, and communist theatres.  Peter then returned home to take up the role of National Security Adviser to the British Government on heritage issues, setting government indemnity standards, whilst visiting and advising government authorities around the world. 

Peter joined Irish Community Air Ambulance as a volunteer in 2014.

Philomena Maguire: RGN MPRII

Registered Nurse.

Diploma PR (hons)

Vast experience in the community as a; General Practice Nurse and clinical research and in occupational health.

Over 20 years as a, volunteer with the RNLI in a variety of roles.

Health and Safety-

Water-safety education-

TRiM Practitioner, as part of a team offering peer to peer support to volunteers who have experience traumatic events.

Mental health, first-aider

Cian Duggan is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience in global operations, strategic leadership, and large-scale transformation within fast-growing companies. 

Cian has held senior roles at Meta and Accenture, with a proven track record of scaling processes, systems and teams to support growth and optimise operations. He has built high-performing teams, developed strategy and executed large-scale global projects. 

Cian has also served as executive board member of WhatsApp Ireland and brings expertise in governance, risk management, and strategic planning. He holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from the University of Limerick and is dedicated to supporting initiatives that drive impactful change in the community.

Martin has extensive experience as a CIO/COO, executive technology leader and management consultant. He has over 25 years’ experience working in global organisations, defining, and delivering global business strategies and support in large multinational organisations in North American, LATAM, Europe and Asia.

His experiences include providing strategic direction in the development of business operation processes and optimisation of technology to support business Strategy, including responsibility for global IT, procurement, logistics, risk management and compliance.

Martin holds an MBA from Trinity College Dublin, a B.Eng. from University College Cork and is an Adjunct Professor / Mentor in Cork University Business School, UCC. He is a Chartered Engineer, (IEI), and a graduate of the Executive Development Programmes at IMI(IE), IESE(ES) and Cranfield (UK).

Ray Hoare is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and a seasoned Human Resources practitioner with over 25 years of experience.

He serves as a Board Member and HR Advisor to the Board of St. Oliver’s Community Centre in Ratoath, Meath. A native of Dublin, Ray holds an honours degree in Business and Human Resource Management and is a CIPD Fellow. In 2023, he established Career Dynamics, a HR and Training Consultancy.

Ray provides HR Support and advice on such topics as Talent Management, Employee Relations, Workplace Wellbeing and Engagement, Performance Management, and Communication Skills Development.

Throughout his career, Ray has worked across both private and public sector environments. An accomplished TEDx speaker, Ray is also a trained Mediator, having completed training with CEDR (Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution) in London. Additionally, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Employment Law from the Law Society of Ireland.

Ray resides in Ratoath, Meath with his wife Lesley and their family. His hobbies include acting, singing, running, and Gaelic sports. As an accomplished local artist, Ray has exhibited his work throughout Ireland.

Paul joined the board of Critical in 2025. He has a particular interest in the governance of healthcare services including quality, risk and safety practices.

He has a background as a senior manager in the provision of unscheduled emergency care in a large teaching hospital; working closely with pre-hospital service providers to realise integrated service improvements and timely transfer of care for patients.

Paul has been a member of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s Quality and Safety Committee since 2021.  

He has previously worked in HIQA on the inspection and regulation of health and social care services, with a focus on patient safety, quality and governance. Paul also held the remit for the inspection of occupational health and safety in the healthcare sector with the Health and Safety Authority. He has a complimentary background in quality systems and standards which he brings to his role on the board. 

BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care, Open University (2009)

Diploma in Health & Social Care, Open University (2006)

Certificate in Company Secretary (2022)

Legal Secretary/Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant – 10 years

Clerical Officer to the Principal and Staff of the School of Nursing MUH – 5 years

Volunteer Lifeboat Administrations Officer, RNLI Crosshaven – 3 years;

Volunteer Visits Officer & Water Safety Adviser, RNLI Crosshaven – 8 years

Volunteer with Irish Community Rapid Response CLG as Executive Assistant – 4 years

Non-Director Company Secretary – Irish Community Rapid Response CLG – 1 year