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Insights from Una O’Brien

Posted by: Una O'Brien, Posted on: 3 June 2016 - Categories: Interviews
Dame Una O'Brien

As she leaves the Civil Service, Una O’Brien, former Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health, looks back at her successful career in the public sector, outlining the lessons she has to share with colleagues starting out or progressing their careers today.

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