Kate Ivory

Kate Ivory is an accomplished economist with a strong background in public expenditure and reform. Currently serving as a Principal Officer at the Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery & Reform since March 2024, Kate previously held the position of Assistant Principal Economist at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform from August 2018 to March 2024. Kate's career includes roles as a Research Assistant at the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and an AO (Economist) at the Central Expenditure Evaluation Unit of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, focusing on resource allocation and performance evaluation. Early experience includes positions as an Audit Assistant at Deloitte and internships at Forfás, contributing to reports on education, skills, and international trade. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Economics and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Trinity College Dublin, along with proficiency in accounting from Chartered Accountants Ireland.