Fr Tom Finlay

Fr Tom Finlay, SJ, was a prominent professor of political economy at University College Dublin (UCD), known for his contributions to economic thought in Ireland. He played a significant role in shaping economic discourse through the Finlay Lecture series, which invited esteemed economists to discuss critical economic issues. The inaugural lecture was delivered by the influential economist John Maynard Keynes in 1933, marking a historical moment in Irish economic history. Fr Finlay's legacy continues to be honored in academic circles, especially regarding the intersection of economics and public policy in Ireland.