Personal profile

Biography

Mary took up her role as lecturer in 2014 following 17 years of experience in industry and practice.After completing a B.Comm and LL.B in University of Galway, she trained as a chartered accountant with KPMG, and was subsequently promoted to tax manager. She left there to take a tax role in the telecoms industry before returning to practice. Over the years she has advised Public quoted multinationals, start-ups, high net worth individuals and not-for-profit organisations.Mary also holds an LL.M in International Human Rights Law from the Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway and is doing a PhD on tax competition and international human right obligations.

Research Interests

Marys research interests include:Business and Human Rights

Taxpayers Rights Tax 

Human Rights and Tax Policy

The Role of Taxation in Development

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

-