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Patrick Rooney, Private Secretary to the Secretary General
Public Administration, Politics & EU

Patrick Rooney, Private Secretary to the Secretary General

Patrick is currently working as the Private Secretary to the Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. After a degree in Politics and Economics at UCD and an MSc in Management.

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What are the main tasks and responsibilities?

Patrick Rooney, Private Secretary to the Secretary General

After a degree in Politics and Economics at UCD and an MSc in Management I joined the Corporate Services Division before taking on the role of Third Secretary. My current role involves leading and managing a team, coordinating the Secretary General’s diary, travel arrangements, correspondence and daily engagements.

What particular skills do you bring to your workplace?

Patrick Rooney, Private Secretary to the Secretary General

I’ve worked with colleagues in over 90 missions across six continents, and this work has given me an insight into both domestic and international policy making but my understanding has grown beyond just foreign policy. It’s the perfect career path for anyone with a significant interest in international relations

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