Tributes to Frank Dunne for ‘huge contribution to housing’ over half a century

Tributes have been paid to Frank Dunne for his ‘huge contribution to housing’ in Derry and Donegal following his retirement from the Board of Apex Housing Association.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 7th Oct 2022, 10:51 BST
Updated 7th Oct 2022, 10:59 BST
Frank Dunne with Apex colleagues marking his retirement at the Apex AGM.Frank Dunne with Apex colleagues marking his retirement at the Apex AGM.
Frank Dunne with Apex colleagues marking his retirement at the Apex AGM.

Colleagues bade a final farewell to their much-respected fellow at Apex’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the end of September.

Mr. Dunne joined the Derry Housing Association as a Board member in March 1969 and during the last 50 years, has ‘made a huge contribution to housing across Northern Ireland and County Donegal’, said Apex.

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Peter Caldwell, Chair of Apex, commented: “Frank has been a true servant of Apex and the wider housing family over many years.

"His remarkable contribution over the last five decades has been pivotal in supporting Apex to become one of the largest housing associations in Northern Ireland, impacting positively on the lives of so many.”

Frank also served as a board member of Newington Housing Association and as Chair of the NI Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA).

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