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	Brian Killoran to succeed Denise Charlton as head of organisation in March</p>
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	The Immigrant Council of Ireland has appointed Brian Killoran as its chief executive.</p>
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	Mr Killoran, who has worked with the organisation for more than 10 years, is to succeed Denise Charlton in the role in March.</p>
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	He said his key challenges would be working towards the delivery of a Sexual Offences Bill, which is expected to include laws to end demand for prostitution and trafficking; completing a review of Irish hate crime legislation; and campaigning for immigration reform.</p>
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	&ldquo;I look forward to working with our team, the board and our many supporters to progress towards these goals in 2015 and into the future,&rdquo; said Mr Killoran, a native of Roscrea, Co Tipperary.</p>
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	Founded by Sr Stanislaus Kennedy, the Immigrant Council of Ireland campaigns for rights and protections which benefit Irish citizens, migrants and their families.</p>
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	Ms Charlton, who has been the council&rsquo;s chief executive for 13 years, is leaving to start a new business but will continue to work with the council on policy.</p>
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	<a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/immigrant-council-of-ireland-appoints-new-chief-executive-1.2062812">http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/immigrant-council-of-ireland-appoints-new-chief-executive-1.2062812</a></p>
