Micheál Martin,Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was born in Turners Cross, Cork, the son of Paddy Martin, formerly of CIE and ex-Irish International boxer, and Lana Corbett. He was educated locally, at Scoil Chríost Rí and Coláiste Chríost Rí, and remains a frequent visitor to both schools. He later attended University College Cork where he qualified with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Micheál subsequently completed his Master of Arts thesis in Political History, before deciding to embark on a career as a secondary school teacher in St. Kierans College, Camden Quay, Cork. It was at UCC that a keen interest in politics was developed and Micheál has been a member of the Fianna Fáil National Executive since 1988. Terms were also served as Chairman of Ógra Fianna Fáil and as a member of the Commission on the Aims and Structures of Fianna Fáil. Micheál was first elected to Cork Corporation in 1985. Since entering national politics in 1989, the Cork South Central TD has served on the Fianna Fáil front bench and in four cabinet posts: Minister for Foreign Affairs (2008-2011), Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (2004-2008), Minister for Health (2000-04) and Minister for Education (1997-2000), Tánaiste (2022-2024).Taoiseach (2020-2022 and again 2025 - )


Noel Anderson, Managing Director of Grand Slam Bars

Noel Anderson is a businessman, entrepreneur and hospitality leader, with 25 years’ experience in the sector. He is the Managing Director and Founder of Grand Slam Bars, the hospitality group which he co-founded with former Irish rugby internationals Rob Kearney, Dave Kearney, Jamie Heaslip and Sean O’Brien. Their group incorporates well known Dublin venues Lemon & Duke, The Bridge 1859, The Blackrock, Little Lemon and the recently acquired McSorley’s of Ranelagh. He is also one of the founding members of the new Changing Times Brewery in Glasnevin. Noel also served as Chair of the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) during the pandemic, becoming the youngest person to hold the role. 

Eoghan Quigley, Incoming Dublin Chamber President 

Eoghan was an equity partner with KPMG who he was with for almost 30 years. He has invested in and is director of many early stage and scaling companies and is currently the vice president of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland, MSc in Taxation DCU, Masters in Accounting UCD & Bachelor of Commerce NUIG.


Carol Murphy , Partner EY Ireland ,Head of Markets

A Partner at EY Consulting, Carol leads the Technology Risk practice, including cyber and data protection, IT governance and IT performance, as well as programme assurance and digital assurance services. She is also the EY Lead for the Connecting Women in Technology Network.
Over the years, Carol worked with numerous clients on significant business and IT transformation programmes, providing oversight and assurance to key stakeholders. She functioned across a range of industry sectors, including financial services, public sector, health, power and utilities, manufacturing, as well as retail and consumer. Prior to joining EY, Carol was a Director at another Big Four firm with the responsibility for business development, team management and client delivery. Carol received a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Information Systems from the University College Dublin and is a qualified Information and Communications Technology trainer as well as PMI and PRINCE2 certified. 


Event Host - Mary Rose Burke, CEO, Dublin Chamber

Prior to joining the Dublin Chamber, Mary Rose held the position of Director of Corporate, Strategic and International Affairs for Ibec since 2013 having moved from the position of Director of Pharmacy at Boots Ireland which she held for 8 years.Prior to joining Boots Mary Rose worked at the HSE, and previously established and managed her own business. She has also been a council member of Chambers Ireland and the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Mary Rose is a pharmacist and is a member of the Board of Directors for Bord na Mona and is Chair of the Board of Directors of the NMH Foundation.

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