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Blind at 20, CEO for 30 Years: The Inspiring Story of Dr Agnes Lunny

24 min · 8 de may de 2026
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In this week's episode of Going the Extra Mile, Carol Jordan sits down with Dr Agnes Lunny, founder and outgoing chief executive of Positive Futures, an organisation which supports people with learning difficulties, acquired brain injuries or autism and their families. Established in 1995, the charity now has over 750 employees and works with health trusts right across the island of Ireland helping thousands of people. You can also watch this episode on ITVX. [https://www.itv.com/watch/news/going-the-extra-mile-positive-futures-and-seeing-the-best-in-people/c8v58ft]

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