Cathy Barron

Cathy Barron was a Principal Officer at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in Ireland from December 2017 to April 2023.2 She served as the Head of Leadership Talent and Performance in the Civil Service HR Division.2 Cathy has since retired from her position in the public sector.2

During her tenure, Cathy was involved in high-level decision-making and leadership within the department. Her role likely included responsibilities related to human resources management, talent development, and performance evaluation within the Irish Civil Service.

The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform is responsible for managing public expenditure and overseeing the reform of the Public Service in Ireland.1 As a Principal Officer, Cathy Barron would have been part of the senior management team contributing to the department's mission of serving the public interest through sound governance of public expenditure and leading reform across the Civil and Public Service.1