Derek Mc Inerney

Derek Mc Inerney is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing, Enterprise and Digital Communications at the Faculty of Business and Humanities. His research focuses on public health policy, cultural politics, and mixed-methods research, with particular emphasis on tobacco control, alcohol regulation, and media representation. He has contributed to interdisciplinary studies examining the intersection of colonial legacy, language, and health policy in Ireland.

His work spans topics such as sponsorship laws, spatial impacts of alcohol policies, and the role of media in health-related social issues. Collaborations have addressed cultural and geographic dimensions of public health challenges. While no formal academic awards are listed, his publications reflect a commitment to critical analysis of policy and societal impacts.

Mc Inerney has co-authored reports on postgraduate student engagement in Ireland and peer-reviewed articles in journals like the Irish Journal of Medical Science and Irish Geography. His research underscores the importance of evidence-based approaches to regulate intoxigenic environments and address health disparities.