Respite and Residential Services for Persons with Disabilities, Intellectual and Physical
Providing the highest level of personalised care by placing
the service user at the very heart of everything we do.
About Us
Our Services
Community
Residential Living
Highly qualified and experienced team of caring professionals who have years of knowledge and success in delivering excellent levels of residential care
Residential Respite Care
At Lotus Care we offer a high quality, safe and comfortable and homely environment for all our service users to enjoy.
MDT Pathways
Lotus Care support all our service users with the following MDT pathways
Clinical Psychology | Occupational Therapy | RNID Clinical Nursing | Behaviour Therapy | Play Therapy | Physiotherapy | Speech & Language Therapy
Model of Care
Lotus care aims to provide the highest level of personalised care by placing the service user at the very heart of everything we do.
Meet the Team
Mary Bardin
Director of Services
Mary is a highly experienced senior health care professional, having worked in the Healthcare Sector for over 30 years, primarily in the provision of services for Children and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Community Care / Family Support, Older Persons, and People Living with Dementia.
Mary has held many senior leadership roles, including Care Director, Chief Executive Officer, Senior Services Manager of residential and day services for adults with intellectual disabilities at Sunbeam House Services and Operations Manager at the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Mary has also worked within the Private Nursing Home Sector in Ireland and the UK, The Irish Wheelchair Association, Family Carers Ireland, St Michael’s House, and the HSE Psychiatric / Intellectual Disability Services. Mary’s reputation for delivering high quality person centred care will further enhance and support the Lotus Care team in meeting the organisations values & mission.
Allan Boyle
Regional Services Manager
Allan is a highly experienced senior manager within the health and social care sector. Having completed a B.Sc in management and then a M.A in management, Allan has previously held senior roles in companies providing healthcare such as Rehab Group and having worked in roles where his skills in areas such as people management and operations have been utilised.
Allan has experience in senior positions in the educational and support sector and has held a position of general manager for a social care company.
Teresa McGuire Cooke
Regional Services Manager / PIC
Teresa is a highly experienced professional in the field of social care, with a wealth of experience spanning over 16 years. Her expertise encompasses various areas including residential care, homecare, day services, and respite care for both adults and children. She holds a BA in Applied Social Care Studies, indicating a strong academic foundation in her field, and has also obtained a management qualification, highlighting her leadership capabilities. Teresa’s enjoyment of her work reflects her passion for making a positive difference in the lives of others, fostering a compassionate and supportive environment for those she serves. Teresa’s combination of extensive experience, academic background, managerial skills, and compassionate approach make her a valuable asset in the field of social care.
Nicki Cegielski Egan
Finance Manager
Nicki has 17 years of experience in healthcare sector finance departments including accounts payable / receivable, payroll, budgets, forecasting, cash flow analysis and office management. Currently studying the CGMA Finance Leadership Program, and holds a BA Hons Degree from NUI Maynooth and a PG Diploma in Financial Management. Nicki is a member of the Irish Payroll Association and a Fellow Member of Accounting Technicians Ireland, and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.
Michelle Cushen
Finance Administrator
With over 20 years of extensive experience in administration, Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as Finance Administrator at Lotus Care Limited. Having pursued additional education in Financial Accounting and Human Resources through a higher certificate program, Michelle is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of finance administration. Michelle is deeply passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and is excited to be a part of the Lotus Care team, where she can contribute to delivering invaluable services to this community. Her dedication to excellence and compassionate approach make her an integral asset to the organisation’s mission of providing exceptional care and support.
Jeanette Barber
HR Administrator
With combined experience of more than 3 decades in Administration and the latter in the Social Care Sector, Jen brings her knowledge and expertise to Lotus Care as our HR Administrator. With her thirst for continued education and pursuit of continuous improvement, she is dedicated to bringing the highest level of support to our service user and staff alike. Jen’s connection with Health Care Services and providing the best support to the community makes her a great fit within our organisation.
Danny Scally
Operations / Admissions Discharges Transitions Manager
Danny is a qualified Intellectual Disability Nurse working in the social care area for the past 13 years, preliminary in the provision of Disability and Mental Health Services. Danny holds additional qualifications in People Management, Mental Health and a qualification in Train the Trainer which indicates his ongoing professional development.
Danny has held various positions such as Clinical Nurse, Person in Charge, Admission, Discharge and Transition Manager, Operations Manager and Director of Operations in a leading Disability Service. Danny has played pivotal role in service planning, coordination, and resource management. Demonstrating strong leadership, he collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and relevant agencies to ensure the welfare and progression of those under his care.
Caithriona Lynch
Quality Safety & Practice Development Manager
Caithriona has over 18 years of experience in social care and leadership roles across adults & children’s disability services and mainstream children’s residential services. She brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Caithriona holds a BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care in addition to a management qualification, ensuring a thorough academic grounding. She is committed to empowering individuals to make informed decisions, achieve personal goals, and live independently within their communities.
Caithriona’s leadership is shaped by the quality objectives set out in the HIQA National Standards and relevant legislation, which align with Lotus’s commitment to delivering exceptional care and services. She focuses on person-centred care, individual choice, safeguarding, risk management and inclusion. By prioritizing continuous improvement, she will ensure responsive services that meet each service owner’s unique needs while maintaining transparency and accountability.
Caithriona’s passion for her work and her extensive experience reflect her dedication to creating a positive impact and fostering personal growth and independence for those we are privileged to support.
Meet the Board
Tony O Brien
Chairman
Tony is the former Director General of Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE), responsible for the country’s healthcare and social services. He was previously Chief Advisor to the HSE on implementing the National Cancer Control Strategy and Chairman of the National Cancer Registry Board. He was the founding CEO of the National Screening Service. He is Adjunct Associate Professor with Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine lecturing on health strategy. Tony serves on a number of health sector related boards in Ireland and internationally and is a Chartered Director.
David Corboy
CEO
David Corboy has 20 years experience in the private healthcare sector. Over this time David has overseen the delivery of services to vulnerable adults and has built a reputation for compliance in all areas of regulated services. David has vast experience in understanding the regulatory aspects that come with providing social care in Ireland.
Madeline Corboy
CEO
Madeline Corboy is an NMBI registered nurse. Madeline is an Intellectual disability trained Nurse with 25 years of experience working with Children & Adults in various different settings. Madeline has a passion for delivering the highest standards of care in particular focusing on socialisation and inclusion as part of the overall care and wellbeing of each service user. Madeline has a strong track record in developing structures which delivers person centred care that ensures each person can reach their individual potential and goals.
Louise Niemann
Louise Niemann is a seasoned financial executive with over 25 years of experience in leading financial operations and building high-performance teams. She has a proven track record of executing sustainable growth strategies that prioritize excellent customer and client outcomes. Louise brings her extensive expertise to Lotus Care, where her deep business insight, commercial acumen, and governance experience are invaluable assets.
Louise’s career includes notable positions at Deloitte, JP Morgan, and New Look PLC. At The City Bin Co, a private equity-backed business, she served as CFO and played a pivotal role in its successful acquisition by a competitor in 2023. Her leadership at The City Bin Co was marked by strategic financial management and operational excellence.
Louise holds an MBA from London Business School and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. Her educational background, combined with her practical experience, equips her with a unique perspective on business and financial strategy.
Brendan O’Sullivan
Brendan brings extensive expertise to the board of Lotus Care, with a background in property, banking and finance law. Qualifying as a solicitor in 2010, he has served as Corporate Counsel for national and international entities, gaining significant experience in legal, compliance and financial management. Following on from a successful legal career, Brendan now represents and manages direct equity investments for family offices, offering strategic oversight to drive sustainable growth. As an investor representative, Brendan is committed to supporting Lotus Care’s mission to enhance the lives of children with intellectual disabilities through exceptional care
Join the Team
We’re always on the look out for people to join the team. Check out our available positions and get in touch if you would like to work with Lotus Care.