Martin Gallagher

Martin Gallagher is an experienced diplomat and public servant currently serving as the Consular Director for Crisis Planning and International Travel at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland since September 2023. Previously, Gallagher held significant roles such as Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative at the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, and political coordinator at the same mission. With a background in public diplomacy, humanitarian affairs, and food security, Gallagher has been involved in high-level engagements at the United Nations, including crafting strategic initiatives like the Zero Hunger Challenge. Gallagher's career spans multiple positions across various organizations, including notable experience with the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the UN and the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement. Gallagher holds an M.A. in European Integration from the University of Limerick and a BBS in Business Studies from the Institute of Technology, Sligo, along with pursuing an Executive Leadership Certificate from Cornell University.