Running From Office: A Fireside Chat with Eoghan Murphy
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.
