Professor Frank o mara reappointed as director of teagasc
The Teagasc Authority has officially secured Professor Frank O'Mara for a second five-year term leading the agricultural research body. This upcoming tenure will focus heavily on bolstering the long-term competitiveness and environmental resilience of the Irish agri-food sector.
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The Teagasc Authority has confirmed the reappointment of Professor Frank O’Mara as Director for a second five-year term, effective from 1 October 2026. The decision received formal approval from the Authority alongside the consent of Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine Martin Heydon TD, and Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers TD.
Liam Herlihy, chairperson of Teagasc, praised the director's past leadership in navigating significant agricultural challenges since 2021. During his initial term, Professor O’Mara spearheaded the 'Teagasc Together' strategy, championed diversity and digital transformation, and oversaw major milestones such as the launch of the Climate Action Strategy, the AgNav initiative, and the completion of the National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre at Johnstown Castle.
Looking ahead, Professor O’Mara expressed his privilege in continuing to guide the organisation and support its dedicated staff. He emphasised that the upcoming years will focus on positioning Teagasc as a trusted driver of productivity, environmental sustainability, and innovation to ensure the ongoing success of Ireland's agricultural community.
Liam Herlihy, chairperson of Teagasc, praised the director's past leadership in navigating significant agricultural challenges since 2021. During his initial term, Professor O’Mara spearheaded the 'Teagasc Together' strategy, championed diversity and digital transformation, and oversaw major milestones such as the launch of the Climate Action Strategy, the AgNav initiative, and the completion of the National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre at Johnstown Castle.
Looking ahead, Professor O’Mara expressed his privilege in continuing to guide the organisation and support its dedicated staff. He emphasised that the upcoming years will focus on positioning Teagasc as a trusted driver of productivity, environmental sustainability, and innovation to ensure the ongoing success of Ireland's agricultural community.
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