Alan Hynes, Acting Director, has been in the position since 2019. He has a background in business and politics, and came to St. Senan’s Education Office following a five year term as an Education Executive/Advisor with the secretariat of CPSMA. Hailing originally from Westmeath, he is now a long-term resident of Co. Galway. He is responsible for the overall operation of the office and works in collaboration with other diocesan education offices across the State and with national bodies such as CPSMA and the Irish Episcopal Conference.