Cathal Odonoghue

Cathal O'Donoghue serves as the Established Chair of Social and Public Policy at the National University of Ireland, Galway, where Cathal also holds positions as a member of the University Management Team and Dean of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies, contributing to the institution's recognition as the Best College of Arts and Social Sciences in the Irish Education Awards 2019/2020. Additionally, Cathal O'Donoghue chairs the Board of the National Museum of Ireland and oversees strategic governance, while actively participating in various organizations such as the Royal Irish Academy and the RDS. Academic credentials include a PhD in Social Policy from The London School of Economics and Political Science and numerous executive education qualifications from esteemed institutions, encompassing expertise in economics, public administration, and statistics.