The Higher Education Authority is the statutory planning and policy development body for higher education and research in Ireland.  The HEA has wide advisory powers throughout the whole of the higher education sector. In addition, it is the funding authority for the universities, institutes of technology and a number of designated higher education institutions.

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Higher Education Authority

Higher Education Authority's headquarters in Dublin 4, Ireland

Dr Alan Wall

Orla Nugent

Alan McKenna

Ana Rocha

Fergal Noone

Mary-Claire Culliton

Alison MacDermott

Louise Callinan

Richard Brophy

Mikolai Hughes

Pearl Cunningham

This department provides strategic direction and oversight for the organization's operations and initiatives.

Executive Leadership

The Skills and Engagement Team at the Higher Education Authority focuses on identifying critical skill gaps within the higher education sector and fostering partnerships between educational institutions and industry stakeholders. They are responsible for engaging with various enterprises, conducting skills audits, and developing strategies to align educational programs with current and future workforce demands.

Skills and Engagement Team

The Finance Team at the Higher Education Authority is responsible for managing the financial planning, budgeting, and funding allocations for universities, institutes of technology, and designated higher education institutions in Ireland. They ensure financial compliance, conduct audits, and provide financial advisory services to support strategic decision-making within the higher education sector.

Finance Team

This department oversees the planning and execution of capital projects and investment programs.

Capital Programmes

The Executive Officers at the Higher Education Authority are responsible for strategic planning and implementation across various domains such as HR, mental health and wellbeing, facilities and corporate governance, research policy, data analysis, and capital programs. They ensure efficient operation and compliance within their specific areas, support research initiatives, and contribute to the overall policy development and funding strategies for higher education institutions in Ireland.

Executive Officers

This department supports and enhances student engagement and academic improvement through advisory forums and national initiatives.

Higher Education Authority

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Teams

Executive Leadership

Skills and Engagement Team

Finance Team

Capital Programmes

Executive Officers

Academic Advisory Services

Offices

Higher Education Authority

Org chart

Teams

Executive Leadership

Skills and Engagement Team

Finance Team

Capital Programmes

Executive Officers

Academic Advisory Services

Offices

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