Highly motivated and skilled professional with over 20 years unique executive level experience in the areas of food policy, food systems and food business sustainability. Passionate about policy, action, and advocacy for equitable, healthy and sustainable food, farming and fisheries, and viable incomes for those working in the food system, coupled with extensive practical experience of the Irish food sector and knowledge of national and European policy.Clients benefit from in-depth knowledge of the Irish sector, European policy knowledge & experience, and an extensive network of contacts and excellent relationships across food, farming, tourism and hospitality from farmers & food producers, chefs, restaurant & hospitality trade operators through to industry organisations, educational institutes, state bodies and government. Services include research and analysis, reports, and project management, advice/consultancy, and mentoring in the areas of food, farming, food tourism, hospitality, food education, food policy and sustainability. Ruth Hegarty is also available for policy writing, facilitation, moderating/chairing, writing/commentary, and speaking engagements.