UCD BA Economics and English

UCD Masters in Economics

UCD Masters in Economics 1st class honours. Awarded Denis Coniffe Medal. Thesis Title: The Effects of Unconventional Monetary Policy. Used Vector Auto Regresssions and Bayesian techniques to estimate the impact of Quantitative Easing on the Economy and financial markets in Japan and the US.

Research Assistant in Economic Analysis

I worked as a research assistant in macroeconomic analysis in the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). I was one of the Authors of the Quarterly Economic Commentary (QEC) which involves producing forecasts for the Irish economy as well as presenting our view on the current economic climate and our expectations of developments over the short term in the Irish and International economies. I was also involved in producing a variety of indices, including the Consumer Sentiment Index, the RTB rent Index and the AIB housing Index. I have also co-authored research papers in areas such as housing, macroprudential policy and demograhpics.

Economist

Working in the Department for Transport in Bus and Taxi Policy. I provide economic insight and analysis for policy related projects using economic tools such as impact assessments and evaluation as well as other ad hoc data analysis. Current projects include the Low Emission Bus Scheme (LEBS) which aims to increase the amount of Low Emission Buses on roads by providing government funding for various low emission technologies. The overall aim of this scheme is to reducde green house gas (GHG) emissions and improve air quality around the UK. I am also working on reforming the bus services operators grant (BSOG) which provides funding to local authorities and bus operators to lower their operating costs and ensure that fares reamin low and vital services continue to operates. Some of the other projects I am working on relate to rural connectivity and community transport.