Coming from a farming background in the mid-west of Ireland, he achieved degrees in History & Politics as well as a Masters in European Integration.
Over the past 15 years he has worked as a political advisor in the Irish Houses of Parliament (Oireachtas) before taking up the role as head of EU affairs for the Irish Cooperative Organisation Society in Brussels, where he focused on dairy policy.
Conor currently is a board member of the European Dairy Association and Specialised Nutrition Europe. At home he sits on the executive committee of Food Drink Ireland.
The Dairy Industry Ireland represents primary and secondary dairy manufacturers including the specialist nutrition sector in Ireland and is affiliated to Ibec, Ireland’s business umbrella body.
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