Ross McNamara

Senior Architect

An Roinn Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Biography

Ross is the Senior Architect at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science since 2021 with responsibility for policy, funding and governance of the higher and further education, adult education and research sectors and for the oversight of the work of the aegis state agencies and public institutions operating in these areas. Having previously worked with the Department of Education Ross has extensive experience of engagement with education partners and key stakeholders to identify and advance strategic solutions to maximise and upgrade educational infrastructure. Ross also has over 20 years experience working in the private sector on both public & private projects in the residential, community, educational, commercial and healthcare sectors including masterplanning and the adaptive reuse, upgrade & extension of existing infrastructure and historic properties.