David Kelly, President, Dublin Chamber
David Kelly is the 137th President of Dublin Chamber and has been a member of Dublin Chamber Council since 2023 and a member of the Board of Directors since 2024. David is also a members of the Dublin Chamber Planning & Infrastructure Taskforce and sits on the Dublin City Council Climate Change, Environment and Energy SPC.
David Kelly is the Chief Executive Officer of Gas Networks Ireland who brings more than 25 years of senior executive experience across both the public and private sectors. He joined Ervia in 2015 as Group Head of Operations and Public Affairs. Before his appointment as CEO, he served as Director of Customer and Business Development, where he led Gas Networks Ireland's strategic transition from natural gas to renewable gases and oversaw stakeholder engagement and communications strategy.
Micheál Martin,Taoiseach
Micheál Martin was born in Turners Cross, Cork, the son of Paddy Martin, formerly of CIE and ex-Irish International boxer, and Lana Corbett. He was educated locally, at Scoil Chríost Rí and Coláiste Chríost Rí, and remains a frequent visitor to both schools. He later attended University College Cork where he qualified with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Micheál subsequently completed his Master of Arts thesis in Political History, before deciding to embark on a career as a secondary school teacher in St. Kierans College, Camden Quay, Cork. It was at UCC that a keen interest in politics was developed and Micheál has been a member of the Fianna Fáil National Executive since 1988. Terms were also served as Chairman of Ógra Fianna Fáil and as a member of the Commission on the Aims and Structures of Fianna Fáil. Micheál was first elected to Cork Corporation in 1985. Since entering national politics in 1989, the Cork South Central TD has served on the Fianna Fáil front bench and in four cabinet posts: Minister for Foreign Affairs (2008-2011), Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (2004-2008), Minister for Health (2000-04) and Minister for Education (1997-2000), Tánaiste (2022-2024).Taoiseach (2020-2022 and again 2025 - )
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