Denis Toomey has been named as Chef de Mission for the Irish Paralympic team for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
The Cork man, who is currently President of Cycling Ireland, was appointed by the board of directors of Paralympics Ireland.
The Chef de Mission is responsible for leading the team and overseeing the operational preparation and participation of Team Ireland at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Toomey said: “I’m so proud and honoured to have been appointed to lead the Irish team for the next Paralympic Games in 2016. I’m really looking forward to the challenge ahead and excited about supporting the athletes and staff in preparation and qualification for Rio, and of course at the Games.”
Liam Harbison, Chief Executive of Paralympics Ireland added: “On behalf of the board and staff of Paralympics Ireland we congratulate Denis on his appointment to this key role on our journey to the Paralympic Games.
“On a personal note I’m delighted to be handing over the baton from the London Games and look forward to supporting Denis in any way I can over the coming two years.”
