2011 Chief Executive Dismissal
In July 2011, former UNICEF Ireland executive director Melanie Verwoerd said she was “deeply shocked” to have been sacked from the charity because of the publicity surrounding her relationship with Gerry Ryan, the now deceased broadcaster. Three top Hollywood stars Liam Neeson, Vanessa Redgrave and Roger Moore expressed their sadness over the dismissal However, all three Goodwill Ambassadors are continuing to support UNICEF.
Peter Power, a former Fianna Fáil minister for Overseas Development, was appointed Executive Director in December 2011. The charity will not reveal how much Mr Power is paid, which is at odds with internationally accepted best practice for the information charities should disclose about their spending.
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