Paul Mooney

Dr. Paul Mooney was appointed President of National College of Ireland, based in North Wall, Dublin, in February 2007. He holds a Ph.D. (Doctorate in Industrial Sociology), a Graduate Diploma (Industrial Relations), a National Diploma in Industrial Relations and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Biography Mooney began his working life as a butcher in Dublin. After completing a formal apprenticeship, he moved into production management. He subsequently joined General Electric and held a number of Human resources positions in manufacturing.

After General Electric, Mooney worked with Sterling Drug in the start-up of their plant in Waterford. Subsequently, as human resource director for the Pacific Rim, he had responsibility for all personnel activity in South East Asia.

On his return to Ireland, Mooney established PMA Consulting (1991), a management development consultancy.

Published works Mooney is the author of eight books. One, the "Badger Ruse", is a crime thriller set in Dublin, while the others cover a wide range of topics in the HR area. Developing the high performance organisation best practice for managers, , Published in 1996, Oak Tree Press (Dublin) Developing the High Organisation, Publication Date: 1996 The Effective Consultant, , Publisher: Oak Tree Press (27 May 1999) Keeping Your Best Staff : The Human Resources Challenge in a Competitive Environment, , Publication Date: 1999, Abebooks.co.uk Turbo-charging the HR Function, , Publication Date: 1 Feb 2001, Easons Union-Free: Creating a Committed and Productive Workforce, Publication Date: 2005, The Liffey Press The Badger Ruse, , Publisher: Trafford Publishing (6 July 2006), Amazon Desperate Executives, , Publication Date: 2008,The Liffey Press