Kevin Rafter
Kevin Rafter is a former chair of the Arts Council of Ireland, who served during a period when the council faced scrutiny over its management of a failed IT project that led to significant financial losses. His leadership has come under examination as the council navigates the fallout from this controversy.
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Prof Kevin Rafter discussed the challenges Catherine Connolly will face as president.
Who is Ireland’s president-elect? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-27
Kevin Rafter is full professor of political communication at DCU.
The four most important issues in the next president’s in-tray – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19
Kevin Rafter was the chairman of the Arts Council during Kennelly's tenure.
‘The Minister saw the opportunity for a scalp. I was an easy target’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28
Kevin Rafter is the author of a biography about Emile Joseph Dillon.
Frank McNally on Titanic terriers, epic expense accounts and the rise of the ‘full professor’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Professor Kevin Rafter is professor of political communications at DCU and a former high-profile journalist.
Who’s who in the controversy over Arts Council spending – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
Kevin Rafter, who served as Arts Council chair from 2019 to 2023, did not comment.
Arts Council may need €1.5m more to replace grants system after €5.3m failure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-13
Kevin Rafter, the former council chair, is questioned about his role during the relevant period.
Arts Council demands high standards of cultural organisations. It failed to meet them itself – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12