Appendix
Membership of MIC Trustees & MIC Governing Authority
| Membership of the Board of Trustees 2024-2025 |
|---|
| Bishop Brendan Leahy, Cathaoirleach (ex officio) - April 2023 to present |
| Fr Gerard Whelan, Nominee of the Chairperson - October 2020; extended to August 2027 |
| Dr Joe O’Connell, Nominee of the Chairperson - September 2024; 2024–2029 |
| Mr Fachtna O’Driscoll, Nominee of the Chairperson - September 2024; 2024–2029 |
| Ms Mary Considine, Nominee of the Chairperson - September 2024; 2024–2029 |
| Ms Susan Garrahy, Nominee of the Sisters of Mercy - September 2024; 2024–2029 |
| Fr Tom Fogarty, Nominee of the Sisters of Mercy -September 2024; 2024–2029 |
| Sr Frances Minahan, Nominee of the Sisters of Mercy - January 2019; extended to February 2025 |
| Membership of An tÚdarás Rialaithe (MIC Governing Authority) 2024-2025 |
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| Cathaoirleach |
| Bishop Brendan Leahy, Chairperson (ex officio), Appointed April 2013; reappointed September 2018 (2018 to present) |
| Ex Officio |
| Prof. Dermot Nestor, An tUachtarán / President, Appointed November 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Prof. Niamh Hourigan, Vice-President Academic Affairs, Appointed March 2019 (2024-2029) |
| Mr Michael Keane, Vice-President Administration & Finance, Appointed September 2017 (2024-2029) |
| Prof. Shane Kilcommins, Acting President, University of Limerick, Appointed November 2024 (September 2024 to present) |
| Nominees of theTrustees from their own number |
| Dr Joe O’Connell, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Fr Tom Fogarty, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Ms Mary Considine, Appointed September 2018 (2024-2029) |
| Ms Maedhbh Uí Chiagáin, Appointed September 2018 (2024-2029) |
| Nominees of the Trustees |
| Mr Niall O’Callaghan, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Ms Tracie Tobin, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Mr Sean Burke, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Ms Helen O’Donnell, Appointed September 2018 (2024-2029) |
| Mr Colm O’Brien, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Mr Tom O’Sullivan, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Dr Marie Griffin, Appointed September 2018 (2024-2029) |
| Alumni and Independent |
| Ms Aoife Gleeson, Alumni Nominee, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Mr John McShane, Senior Independent Governor, Appointed February 2025 (February 2025 to present) |
| Academic Staff (elected October 2024) - Academic Staff Nominee |
| Mr Rory McGann, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Dr Angela Canny, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Dr Ailbhe Kenny, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Dr Catherine Swift, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Dr Tayo Adenusi, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Dr Breandán Ó Cróinín, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Professional Services Staff (elected October 2024) - Professional Services Staff Nominee |
| Ms Ciara Ní Shúilleabháin, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Ms Jeannette, Appointed September 2024 (2024-2029) |
| Aontas na Mac Léinn (MISU) |
| Ms Aisling Knox, MISU President (ex officio), Appointed June 2024 (to June 2025) |
| Ms Jayde Ryan, MISU President (ex officio), Appointed June 2024 (from June 2025) |
| Mr Jimmy Ogwal, MISU Vice-President (ex officio), Appointed June 2024 (June 2025 - June 2026) |
Graduation Numbers 2024-2025
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
|---|
| BA: 139 |
| BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies: 7 |
| BA in Early Childhood Care and Education: 77 |
| BA in Early Childhood Studies: 3 |
| BA in Education, Business Studies, and Accounting: 30 |
| BA in Education, Business Studies, and Religious Studies: 25 |
| BA in Education, Gaeilge, and Business Studies: 22 |
| BA in Education, Gaeilge, and Religious Studies: 6 |
| BA in Education, Mathematics, and Business Studies: 15 |
| BA in Education, Mathematics, and Gaeilge: 4 |
| BA in Education Studies: 1 |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Total 329 |
| Bachelor of Education (B Ed) |
|---|
| Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching (B Ed): 402 |
| B Ed In Education and Psychology: 29 |
| Bachelor of Education - International: 10 |
| Bachelor of Education (B Ed) Total: 441 |
| Diploma/Certificates |
|---|
| Diploma in Early Childhood Studies: 1 |
| Diploma in Education Studies: 1 |
| Certificate in English for Academic Purposes: 13 |
| Certificate in Advanced English for Academic Purposes: 18 |
| Certificate in Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC): 527 |
| Certificate in Pastoral Ministry: 26 |
| Dioplóma Iarchéime san Oideachas san Oideachas Lán-Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta: 2 |
| Diploma/Certificates Total: 588 |
| Graduate Certificates |
|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies: 46 |
| Graduate Certificate in Middle Leadership and Mentoring in Primary and Post-Primary Settings: 8 |
| Graduate Certificates Total: 54 |
| Graduate Diplomas |
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| Graduate Diploma in Adult and Further Education: 20 |
| Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics: 1 |
| Graduate Diploma in Digital Leadership in Education: 2 |
| Graduate Diploma in Education: 1 |
| Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management: 1 |
| Graduate Diploma in Inclusive Special Education: 49 |
| Graduate Diploma in Leadership of Wellbeing in Education: 2 |
| Graduate Diploma in Literacy Education: 1 |
| Graduate Diploma in Mentoring and Leadership in Schools International: 28 |
| Graduate Diploma in Middle Leadership and Mentoring in Primary and Post-Primary Settings: 1 |
| Graduate Diplomas Total: 106 |
| Masters |
|---|
| Master of Arts: 2 |
| Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics: 14 |
| Master of Arts in Autism Studies: 4 |
| Master of Arts in Christian Leadership in Education: 7 |
| Master of Arts in Climate, Justice, and Sustainability: 2 |
| Master of Arts in Environment, Society, and Culture: 1 |
| Master of Arts in History: 4 |
| Master of Arts in Modern English Literature: 7 |
| MA sa Ghaeilge (Ceannaireacht I dTeanga, Cultú agus Pobal:10 |
| Master of Science Environment, Society, and Culture: 3 |
| Masters Total: 54 |
| Master of Education |
|---|
| Master of Education: 14 |
| Master of Education in Digital Leadership in Education: 6 |
| Master of Education in Education for Sustainability and Global Citizenship: 5 |
| Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management: 9 |
| Master of Education in Inclusive Special Education: 8 |
| Master of Education in Leadership of Wellbeing in Education: 8 |
| Master of Education in Literacy Education: 5 |
| Master of Education in Mentoring and Leadership in Schools (International): 4 |
| Master of Education in Middle Leadership and Mentoring in Primary and Post-Primary Settings: 17 |
| Master of Education in Leadership of Wellbeing in Education: 8 |
| Master of Education Total: 84 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Faculty of Arts): 10 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Faculty of Education): 8 |
| Professional Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology: 10 |
| Professional Master of Education (PME): 84 |
| Structured PhD in Applied Linguistics: 3 |
| Total Graduating 2024-25: 1,771 |
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- Membership of MIC Trustees & MIC Governing Authority
- Graduation Numbers 2024-2025
