John Maher

John Maher is a Lecturer in the Department of Accountancy and Economics at South East Technological University (SETU), affiliated with the Centre for Finance and Business Research and the Centre for Newfoundland and Labrador Studies. He teaches across the Schools of Business, Science, Engineering, and Humanities, focusing on entrepreneurship, financial services, taxation, and corporate strategy.

His educational background includes a Master’s degree from University College Cork and undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications from University College Dublin.

John Maher's research centers on pension systems, credit unions, innovation, and regional economic development. His work explores how housing equity can supplement retirement income and examines public policy impacts on aging populations, particularly in Ireland and Canada. He has published extensively on pension reform, fiscal policy, and socioeconomic development in peripheral regions.

His recent publications (2017–2022) show a strong trend toward policy-oriented research in pensions, retirement income, and homeownership, with collaborative work involving Memorial University, Canada. The articles reflect interdisciplinary engagement with economics, public policy, and social sciences, often addressing issues of poverty, equity, and governance.

He has held external roles as Council Member of the Association of Canadian Studies in Ireland and Treasurer of the International Council for Canadian Studies.

John Maher has supervised research, with five supervised works listed. He has contributed to policy consultations and peer-reviewed publications, demonstrating active engagement in academic and public discourse. His research outputs include journal articles, book chapters, and conference contributions.

He is involved in research networks related to Ireland, Canada, regional economics, and public policy, contributing to a broad academic footprint in social and economic development.