Seán Moynihan
Seán Moynihan is the chief executive of the charity Alone and a member of the Loneliness Taskforce in Ireland. He has brought attention to the critical social issue of loneliness, emphasizing its severe impact on mental and physical health, particularly among the elderly. Moynihan has advocated for a comprehensive action plan to address the loneliness crisis in Ireland, which has the highest rates of loneliness in Europe, affecting all age groups and leading to significant public health concerns.
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Seán Moynihan welcomed 'key protections' of the Bill, such as greater security of tenure.
What will new tenancy rules really mean for Irish renters? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-01
Seán Moynihan, Alone’s chief executive, stated that the new housing plan has not put numbers against the issues it named.
Retiree who escaped rental market ‘nightmare’ has low hopes for new housing plan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-13
Sean Moynihan said that Ireland was walking into the privatisation of nursing homes.
Review of all nursing homes operated by Emeis Ireland requested by Department of Health – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-05
Seán Moynihan is the chief executive of Alone, highlighting the loneliness experienced by older people during the pandemic.
‘Remote working is second to none. I have kids, am stress-free and eat healthier’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-16
Seán Moynihan is the chief executive of Alone and a member of the Loneliness Taskforce, highlighting the loneliness crisis in Ireland.
‘I usually say I’m fine, but the reality is, most days, I’m at home by myself with my memories’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24