Institute of Public Administration

Welcome to the Institute of Public Administration. Our mission is to advance the understanding, standard and practice of public administration and public policy, supporting our Public Service to deliver on the complex challenges it faces. Under the aegis originally of the Department of Finance and, since 2011, the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform, the IPA has been supporting the development of public servants and the Public Service in Ireland and abroad for almost sixty-eight years. The IPA is a Recognised College of NUI and differs from other educational providers in that it specialises in the Public Service and adopts a multi-faceted approach – in addition to accredited third-level education, the Institute specialises in Public Service training and development, consultancy and advisory services. This cross-sectoral approach ensures that the IPA applies a unique, whole-of-government perspective to its activities. Almost sixty-eight years on, the Institute has multiple specialist services to support and advise on different approaches to capacity building within the Public Service. These services are categorised within four key areas: Professional Development, OneLearning, Senior Public Service (SPS) and the Whitaker School of Government and Management – named after the late and esteemed public servant Dr T. K. Whitaker. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus.