Kevin Stanley currently holds the position of Higher Executive Officer in the Department of Justice and has been an active member of both the Deaf and disability communities for over 40 years. He has extensive voluntary experience as a Deaf Community Representative. Kevin previously served with Irish Deaf Society as Chairperson and CEO, and founder of Irish Deaf Youth Association. In his professional life Kevin has worked across civil society and civil service, advocating for the rights of deaf people and the integration of Irish Sign Language.