Niamh Brennan
Prof Niamh Brennan is a distinguished academic and governance expert, currently renowned for her role in leading an independent review of the Arts Council in Ireland, following a significant financial oversight related to an abandoned IT project. She previously chaired the expert advisory committee examining the governance and culture of RTÉ amidst a high-profile scandal in 2023.
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The report was produced by an expert advisory committee chaired by Prof Niamh Brennan.
Arts Council faces ‘robust’ oversight after botched IT system report – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-20
The report compiled by Prof Niamh Brennan sets out 149 recommendations for the Arts Council.
Cabinet set to approve €1bn fund to ‘unlock’ delays in new housing schemes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
Professor Niamh Brennan chaired the expert advisory committee that reviewed the Arts Council's IT project.
Arts Council needs a more ‘fit for purpose’ board, says review of botched €5.3m IT project – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Niamh Brennan chaired the examination team that reviewed RTÉ's governance and accountability.
The seldom-seen Dee Forbes continues to influence RTÉ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
Professor Niamh Brennan is heading an external review of the Arts Council.
Arts Council has begun ‘legal proceedings’ against contractors over botched €6.7m IT project, PAC told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
Niamh Brennan greatly enjoyed her son Hugh's irreverent take on Michael's musings.
Never mind the new pope, who’s going to replace Liveline’s spiritual leader, Joe Duffy? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
Prof Niamh Brennan is leading the review of the Arts Council's governance and culture.
Arts Council review to include role of auditors and accountability of board – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-22