Deirdre Gillane

Deirdre Gillane

politician Ireland

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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Ireland Ireland: Gillane has been an adviser to Micheál Martin for 25 years and is his chief adviser on policy and strategy. 7

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Who are the 19 special advisers to Micheál Martin and Simon Harris, and what do they do? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Deirdre Gillane was Mr Martin’s top adviser regarding the queries about Jim Gavin. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Micheál Martin says he is not any ‘wiser’ on Jim Gavin’s failure to recall tenancy dispute – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Deirdre Gillane was involved in discussions regarding Jim Gavin's candidacy. 5

Jim Gavin Bertie Ahern Mary Hanafin Micheal Martin Jack Chambers Billy Kelleher Cynthia Ni Mhurchu Peter Macdonagh Fionnan Sheahan John Lahart Nall Donald
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Six key moments in the unravelling of Jim Gavin and Fianna Fáil’s presidential campaign – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Deirdre Gillane is Micheál Martin’s top adviser. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Party told Jim Gavin past disputes would be uncovered – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Deirdre Gillane is an influential adviser to Micheál Martin, known for her loyalty and long tenure. 7

Micheal Martin Mary Hanafin Pat Mcparland Terry Shannon Mary Martin Eileen Martin Jim Gavin Leo Varadkar Willie O Dea Jim O Callaghan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Is this the beginning of the end for Micheál Martin? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Deirdre Gillane is Micheál Martin's chief of staff who was present during the meeting with Trump. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Taoiseach was cock-a-hoop after his meeting with Trump, but a quick reality check followed – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Deirdre Gillane was one of Martin's three senior advisers who looked like they would happily change places with a bomb disposal squad. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Meek Taoiseach and the Trump bomb that never went off – The Irish Times