Paddy Harkin Email & Phone Number

Ireland

Regional Manager, Eastern Region Rural is responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, development and administration of the Grand Canal Rural, Royal Canal Rural, and Barrow Navigation. Contributes to the formulation and implementation of the Waterways Ireland Development Strategy. Responsible for the management of Professional, Technical, Administrative and Operational Staff in the region. Providing strategic leadership to deliver on Waterways Ireland’s operational plans, customer service and financial objectives.

Ireland

Responsible for Bye Laws compliance, Marine Safety, events management on the inland waterways under the remit of Waterways Ireland

Haulbowline, Co Cork

Head of Planning, Policy and Enterprise in the Irish Naval Service.

Cork

Responsible for the co-ordination of Ireland's fisheries protection at sea in accordance with European Union and national legislation.

Curragh Camp, County Kildare, Ireland

I was responsible for all aspects of the management of a large state asset with a crew of forty five personnel. Ensuring compliance with EU and Irish legislation within Ireland’s jurisdiction was an important function. The delivery of services to stakeholders and the attainment of Key Performance Indicators were important elements of the role.

Haulbowline

Paris

Operations Officer at the Headquarters of the European Union military mission to Chad and the Central African Republic (EUFOR Tchad/RCA), based in Paris. This was a multi-national headquarters with personnel from twenty-six Member States employed. This HQ provided the strategic link between Brussels and the mission in Africa.

Haulbowline

I was responsible for all aspects of the management of a large state asset with a crew of forty personnel. Ensuring compliance with EU and Irish legislation within Ireland’s jurisdiction was an important function. The delivery of services to stakeholders and the attainment of Key Performance Indicators were important elements of the role.

Contracts and Procurement Officer for the Naval Service. This appointment involved the procurement of all equipment required by the Naval Service ships. It involved setting up purchase and maintenance contracts in accordance with Public Procurement Guidelines, annual budget of €10 million with a staff of four civilian and four naval personnel reporting to me.

Haulbowline

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), First Class Honours

Diploma In Marine Surveying, Small Craft Surveying, Distinction

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Leadership, Management And Defence Studies

Senior Command And Staff Course

Master Of Commerce (Government & Public Policy), Public Policy Analysis, Masters Degree

Diploma In Human Resource Management And Industrial Relations, Distinction

International Sub Lt Course, Naval Science And Operational Studies

Naval Cadetship