Ciara McShane

Ciara McShane serves as the Interim Deputy Chief Inspector for Disability Services at HIQA - Health Information and Quality Authority, with a career spanning over a decade in various leadership roles within the organization. Previously, Ciara held positions such as National Operations Manager, Regional Manager, and Inspector, showcasing a strong commitment to enhancing disability services. Prior experience includes a Senior Consultant role at Prospectus Management Consultants and a Service Manager position at Cheshire Ireland. Ciara's foundational experience in social care began with roles at SJOG Hospitaller Services, progressing from Social Care Worker to Social Care Leader. Educational qualifications include a Postgraduate Qualification in Governance from the Institute of Public Administration, a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Queen's University Belfast, a Certificate in Safety and Health at Work from University College Dublin, and an HND in Applied Social Studies from Ballyfermot College of Further Education.