Dick Spring’s acheivements in politics and business are recognised throughout the world. Spring’s political life began in 1979 and he quickly went on to become leader of ther Labour Party in 1982 a position he held until 1997. He served as Tanaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) in three coalition governments... Read more
Dick Spring’s acheivements in politics and business are recognised throughout the world.
Spring’s political life began in 1979 and he quickly went on to become leader of ther Labour Party in 1982 a position he held until 1997. He served as Tanaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) in three coalition governments from 1982- 1997. He also held ministerial office in the Departments of the Environment, Energy and Foreign Affairs.
Dick Spring was centrally involved in the negotiaion of the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985 and the Downing Street Declaration of 1993. He co-chaired the British- Irish Inter- Governmental Conference from 1993-1997 and led the Irish delegation to the All Party talks in Belfast which culminated in the Good Friday Agreement.
As Foreign Minister, Dick Spring represented Ireland at the General Council of the EU, a Body he chaired during Ireland’s presidency in 1996 and led EU missions to the former Yugoslavia, Russian Federation and the Middle East.
Following his highly successful political career, Spring moved in to the world of business and chairs a number of Companies. He is Deputy Chairman of Fexco, the global provider of international services based in Ireland.
Dick Spring was educated at Trinity College Dublin and King’s Inns, Dublin,where he qualified as a barrister. He is an Associate Fellow of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. He is a talented and keen sportsman winning three caps for Ireland at rugby.
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You can book Dick Spring through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Dick's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Dick Spring's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Dick tailored to your event.
Dick Spring speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Dick to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Dick Spring for events worldwide, subject to Dick's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Dick Spring is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Dick can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Dick Spring on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Dick can offer.
Dick Spring delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Dick Spring's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Dick's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Dick Spring can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Dick's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Dick Spring is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Dick Spring, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Dick's current availability for your dates.