Register of Interests

The details provided here are for DE Departmental Board & Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) members only.

Ronnie Armour, Interim Permanent Secretary, DE

Mr Armour's wife is a primary school principal. He does not believe this represents a conflict of interest. If a situation arises that may be perceived as a conflict of interest, he will draw attention to this.

Heather Cousins, Deputy Secretary, DE

None

Faustina Graham, Chief Inspector, ETI

None

Suzanne Kingon, Acting Deputy Secretary

Ms Kingon's cousin is the Principal of Saintfield High School and a member of CCEA.

Paul Brush, Acting Deputy Secretary

None

Marcella Phillips, NICS HR Business Partner

None

Neil Palmer, Finance Director

None

Richard Logan, Member of the DE Audit and Risk Assurance Committee

Mr Logan is the Finance Director in Department of Justice.  Close members of his family (wife, sister and sister-in-law) are teachers in Northern Ireland schools and members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Partick Butler, Member of DE Audit and Risk Assurance Committee

None

Paul Corrigan, Independent Board Member - DE Board and ARAC Committee

As a member of the Labour Relations Agency Panel of Arbitrators he may, on occasion, chair an independent appeal panel on behalf of a teacher or non-teaching staff member employed by EA or CCMS.  He is also a volunteer business advisor for Young Enterprise NI.

Anna Carragher, Independent Board Member - DE Board and ARAC Committee

None

Last checked 15 January 2026 - Bryan Laverty