# Dr Cathy Gormley-Heenan OBE Appointed Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland

> The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland appointed Dr Cathy Gormley-Heenan OBE as Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland on Sunday, 1 November 2026, for a five-year term.

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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announced on 1 November 2026 the appointment of Dr Cathy Gormley-Heenan OBE as a Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland.

The appointment is for a term of five years, starting on 1 November 2026 and concluding on 31 October 2031. Commissioners oversee merit-based appointments and integrity across the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Dr Gormley-Heenan brings significant higher education leadership and public policy governance experience to the commission.

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| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | Cathy Gormley-Heenan appointed Civil Service Commissioner | Five-year regulatory appointment announced effective 1 November 2026. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [Northern Ireland Office, United Kingdom](<https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dr-cathy-gormley-heenan-obe-appointed-civil-service-commissioner-for-northern-ireland>) (Source checked: 2026-11-01; Published: 2026-11-01)

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