Deirdre Gillane
Deirdre Gillane is the chief of staff to the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin. In her role, she plays a crucial part in managing the Taoiseach's schedule and advising on governmental strategy and policy. Recently, she was in the news due to her involvement in high-stakes meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, where her team faced significant uncertainty regarding the diplomatic climate under the Trump administration.
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Recent news mentions
There was a phone call from Aughinish Alumina managing director Ciarán Kelleher to Taoiseach’s chief of staff Deirdre Gillane.
Amount of Irish-made alumina exported to Russia hits highest level since start of Ukraine war – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-30
Gillane has been an adviser to Micheál Martin for 25 years and is his chief adviser on policy and strategy.
Who are the 19 special advisers to Micheál Martin and Simon Harris, and what do they do? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-26
Deirdre Gillane was Mr Martin’s top adviser regarding the queries about Jim Gavin.
Micheál Martin says he is not any ‘wiser’ on Jim Gavin’s failure to recall tenancy dispute – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18
Deirdre Gillane was involved in discussions regarding Jim Gavin's candidacy.
Six key moments in the unravelling of Jim Gavin and Fianna Fáil’s presidential campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17
Deirdre Gillane is Micheál Martin’s top adviser.
Party told Jim Gavin past disputes would be uncovered – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Deirdre Gillane is an influential adviser to Micheál Martin, known for her loyalty and long tenure.
Is this the beginning of the end for Micheál Martin? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Deirdre Gillane is Micheál Martin's chief of staff who was present during the meeting with Trump.
Taoiseach was cock-a-hoop after his meeting with Trump, but a quick reality check followed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
Deirdre Gillane was one of Martin's three senior advisers who looked like they would happily change places with a bomb disposal squad.
Meek Taoiseach and the Trump bomb that never went off – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
