Daniel Byrne trained as a solicitor with McCann FitzGerald, qualifying with commendations and distinctions from the Law Society of Ireland in 2004. He went on to found a commercial law firm before stepping back from practice to focus on business, and retains a current Certificate of Good Standing with the Law Society. He has interests across property, hospitality and FMCG, and has been involved in the development and sale of significant, large-scale commercial real estate developments in Dublin.

Daniel’s charitable work has centred on restorative justice, education and direct community support, in Ireland and abroad. He funded the construction of a primary and a secondary school in Abia State, Nigeria, in partnership with the Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy, and served as a lay missionary with the Franciscan Order in Southern Africa, where he funded the establishment of a HIV daycare and treatment centre and an antiretroviral drug programme. During this time he also acted pro bono for the Franciscans, negotiating settlement packages with the gold mines on behalf of relocated miners. He has funded further education projects in under-resourced communities in Nigeria, the stocking of a children’s library in Palestine, the provision of an adapted bus for the elderly, and the long-term provision of several hundred meals a week to those in need in Belfast and Dublin’s inner city.

Daniel is an active member of Prison Fellowship in Northern Ireland and a volunteer facilitator with Release’s Sycamore Tree Programme, running structured restorative justice sessions with people in custody that explore accountability, victim awareness and pathways to reintegration. He has provided employment to former offenders for many years.

Philip is a full time executive and former CEO of Release, where he leads administration, public engagement and fundraising. He is also a RESCALED Europe Ambassador, advocating for community based detention houses as an alternative to imprisonment.

Philip has a background in retail management, office equipment and IT business solutions. He holds an MSc in Business Management from the Smurfit Business School at UCD, an Advanced Diploma in Restorative Justice, and is a qualified Reality Therapist.

As a founder of Release, Philip is proud of the organisation's staff and volunteers and their contribution to supporting people affected by crime and incarceration. He remains committed to promoting a fairer, more restorative justice system for victims, people with convictions and their families.

Patrick McRann has dedicated his career to the Irish Civil Service, serving within the Department of Foreign Affairs, where he developed extensive experience in public service, governance, and community engagement.  During his career Patrick served as the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa and Consular Attache at the Embassy of Ireland in London. Alongside his professional career, Patrick has become a passionate advocate for restorative justice and brings his wealth of knowledge and commitment to his role with Release.

Patrick is the Chairperson with Release and is also the driving force behind the Sycamore Tree Project in Ireland, leading and facilitating the programme across Irish places of incarceration. Through weekly sessions, he works directly with people in custody, guiding them through a structured restorative justice programme that explores the impact of crime, personal responsibility, accountability, victim awareness, and pathways towards positive reintegration. His dedication has helped establish the Sycamore Tree Project as one of Release's flagship educational initiatives, supporting hundreds of participants in developing greater empathy, self reflection, and hope for the future.

Tara Byrne is a senior commercial lawyer with almost 20 years’ experience spanning private practice and senior in-house legal leadership across the technology, data and life sciences sectors. Qualified as a solicitor in both Ireland and Northern Ireland, she began her career in private practice before establishing her own boutique commercial firm, advising high net worth individuals and entrepreneurial businesses on complex, high-value matters. She subsequently moved in-house on the international stage, building and leading cross-border legal functions and advising boards and executive teams on governance, risk and regulatory strategy across Europe, the UK and the US.

Tara serves as a Board Member and Company Secretary of Release, where she draws on her deep expertise in corporate governance, compliance and regulatory affairs to strengthen the organisation’s foundations and support its growth. A committed advocate for restorative justice, Tara believes in its power to bring genuine healing to all those affected by crime — supporting the accountability, redemption and reintegration of those who have offended, while ensuring that the voices and experiences of victims remain central to the process. She is dedicated to supporting Release’s mission of rehabilitation, social reintegration and policy-led justice reform, grounded in a victim-aware ethos.

Raymond Kenny has over 40 years' experience in engineering, research and development, innovation and enterprise support. During his career with the Institute for Industrial Research and Standards (IIRS), Eolas, Forbairt and Enterprise Ireland, he worked with Irish businesses and multinational companies on research, product development and innovation, later specialising in the assessment of EU research and development and start up grant applications.

Following his retirement from Enterprise Ireland, Raymond co founded a consultancy and manufacturing business specialising in product development, prototyping, automation and research grant support.

Raymond has been a volunteer with Release Prison Partnership since 2014 and joined the Board of Directors in 2019. He also supports the organisation through the delivery of the Sycamore Tree restorative justice programme, bringing valuable experience in governance, innovation and practical problem solving to the Board.

Jeffery Kent Gibbon is originally from South Africa and has lived in Ireland for over a decade. During this time, he has built a diverse career spanning both the public and voluntary sectors. He has worked within the Irish Civil Service, including the Central Statistics Office, and in social care, supporting people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and recovery.

Jeffrey has also been actively involved with Alcoholics Anonymous for several decades, bringing extensive lived and practical experience to his work with individuals on their recovery journey.

Alongside his public service and social care experience, Jeffrey owns and manages a tourism business, working closely with partners across the hospitality sector. He has developed strong expertise in negotiation, customer service, event planning, marketing strategy, stakeholder engagement, and business development.

Debbie Ramamoorthy is a communications and programme development professional with a background in nonprofit leadership, media production, and community engagement. She is the co-founder of a nonprofit organisation dedicated to improving access to clean water and sustainable community development in rural Ecuador, where she has spent several years living and working alongside local communities. Having lived and worked across multiple countries, she brings an international perspective and a passion for building programmes that foster dignity, restoration, and meaningful connection.

As a member of the Board of Release, Debbie brings expertise in strategic planning, programme development, communications, and fundraising. She has played a key role in strengthening the organisation's systems and supporting its long-term growth through organisational development, grant writing, donor engagement, and strategic communications.

Alongside her governance responsibilities, Debbie has led the redevelopment of the Sycamore Tree Programme for the Irish context, including the creation of updated programme materials, facilitator resources, and a long-term vision for the programme's future. She has also contributed to the development of new mentoring initiatives, developing a music program, community engagement programmes, and organisational partnerships that advance Release's mission. Debbie is passionate about creating opportunities for restoration, believing that lasting change is possible when people are met with dignity, accountability, and hope.