John Callinan
John Callinan serves as the Secretary General to the Government of Ireland, overseeing the National Security Committee (NSC) and coordinating national security strategies among various government departments. He plays a crucial role in addressing Ireland's intelligence needs and is involved in efforts to improve the country's security infrastructure amidst growing international concerns.
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John Callinan, secretary general of the Department of the Taoiseach, emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum on domestic priorities during Ireland's EU presidency.
Departments ask to borrow corporate firms’ staff for Civil Service during EU presidency – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-28
John Callinan is Micheál Martin’s most senior civil servant who showed obvious stress during the Oval Office meeting.
Taoiseach was cock-a-hoop after his meeting with Trump, but a quick reality check followed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
John Callinan 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
John Callinan chairs the National Security Committee in Ireland.
welcome to Ireland’s intelligence service – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03
