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Public Affairs

Heneghan’s industry-leading Public Affairs practice supports Irish and international clients in the pursuit of their public policy and government relations objectives.

For more than three decades, Heneghan has developed an exceptional network across politics, media and business. Working within Ireland’s statutory regulatory framework, our team combines deep expertise, practical experience and trusted relationships to deliver strategically focused public affairs programmes that achieve meaningful results.

Strategic Counsel Built on Experience

Our Managing Director and Public Affairs Lead brings over 30 years’ experience advising clients on the development and execution of public affairs strategies. This includes engagement with national policymakers, government departments, opposition figures, Oireachtas (parliamentary) committees, local authorities, and EU institutions and MEPs.

A Team with Frontline Insight

Our team includes professionals with direct experience in frontline politics, the civil service, and the semi‑state sector. We provide Irish and international organisations with:

  • Clear, evidence‑based research
  • Insight that identifies opportunities and risks
  • The optimal strategic roadmap
  • Hands‑on activation and stakeholder engagement

Sector Experience

We are currently providing engagement support for clients across a wide range of sectors, including:

  • Financial services
  • Food processing
  • Health and life sciences
  • Public sector
  • Transport and transport infrastructure
  • Technology
  • Renewable energy
  • Sport
  • NGOs and not‑for‑profit organisations

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If you would like to discuss your public affairs objectives, please get in touch.

Nigel Heneghan
Managing Director

e. nigel@heneghan.ie
t. +353 86 258 7206

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