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.

Higher Education

Education

Higher Education Authority

Dr Alan Wall

David Sheils

Ian Forde

John H.

Janice Lau

Eilis Noonan

Jan Merken

Vivienne Patterson

Mary-Claire Culliton

Orla Christle

Mark Carroll

Assoc Cipd Liam McCaffrey (Hons)

Ross Woods

Jennie Rothwell

Maria Cross

Ciara Melinn

Alison MacDermott

Dorota Migocka-Sendlak

Louise Sherry

Dr Ryan Nolan

Sorcha Carthy

Dr Georgie Ford

Dorota Migocka-Sendlak (PhD)

Chris Taylor

Orla Nugent

Louise Callinan

Tim Conlon

Valerie Harvey

Padraic Mellett

Caitríona Ryan

Pearl Cunningham

Sheena Duffy

Pat O'Connor

Ciaran McCaffrey

The Policy and Planning team at the Higher Education Authority is responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans and policies that shape the higher education landscape in Ireland. This includes addressing issues related to access and equality, enhancing teaching and learning, managing system funding and governance, and fostering skills and engagement across higher education institutions. The team works collaboratively to ensure that the higher education sector meets national objectives and maintains high standards of excellence.

Policy and Planning

Executive Officers

IT and Data Management

Policy and Planning

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Executive Officers

IT and Data Management