Catherine Byrne

Catherine Byrne serves as the Head of Strategy and Policy at CORU since March 2022, where responsibilities include overseeing strategic and operational regulatory programs and leading policy development initiatives. Previously, Catherine held the position of Head of Education Quality Assurance at CORU, managing standards for pre-registration education and continuing professional development for various health and social care professions. Catherine’s professional journey includes roles such as Strategic Projects Manager at CORU, Continuing Professional Development Coordinator at Social Care Ireland, and various positions in social care, focusing on youth support and drug prevention education. Catherine holds advanced degrees in Social Care, Child, Family & Community Studies, and various industry-related certificates, including a Diploma in Strategic Project & Programme Management.