Running From Office: A Fireside Chat with Eoghan Murphy
24 February 16:30 to 17:30
Manor Road Building Lecture Theatre
Join us for a candid and wide-ranging conversation with Eoghan Murphy, former Irish Minister for Housing and author of the bestselling memoir Running From Office: Confessions of Ambition and Failure in Politics.
Drawing on his experience at the highest levels of government, Murphy reflects on:
What drove him into politics - and ultimately out of it
What political ambition looks like behind the scenes, beyond headlines and soundbites
How economics intersects with politics, particularly in addressing one of the biggest challenges facing both the UK and Ireland: housing
The personal and mental health costs of life in public office
How public service inside and outside of the public spotlight compares
The event will feature a a moderated conversation with Michael McMahon, Professor of Economics, and David Doyle, Professor of Politics, and an audience Q&A.
This discussion will be of particular interest to PPE students, those considering public service, and anyone interested in leadership, policymaking, and the realities of political life.
