Derek Mooney gets honorary degree from UCC for contribution to natural history broadcasting

Derek Mooney: 'Receiving this honour in Cork means the world to me and my family.'

RTÉ journalist, producer and presenter Derek Mooney has been presented with an honorary doctoral degree in science at UCC in recognition of his immense contribution in the field of natural history broadcasting.

In a career spanning five decades, Mr Mooney has led the development of natural history broadcasting in Ireland, working with his team to shine a light on crucial environmental topics such as climate change, plastic pollution and habitat destruction.