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Cuardaigh ar fad gov.ie

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State Boards under Department of Health

  • Ó: An Roinn Sláinte

  • Foilsithe: 31 Eanáir 2022
  • An t-eolas is déanaí: 15 Márta 2022

Advisory Committee For Veterinary Medicines (HPRA)

Maximum Number of Positions: 12

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (8)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (33%), Male (67%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Abina Crean 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Andrew Hillan 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Bryan Markey 01/01/2016 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Caroline Garvin 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Christina Tlustos 01/01/2016 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
David Graham 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Edward Malone 26/06/2019 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Joe Collins 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Chair Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
John Gilmore 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Orla Keane 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Patrick Paul Corkery 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Robert Shiel 01/01/2016 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister

Advisory Committee for Human Medicines (HPRA)

Maximum Number of Positions: 12

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (6)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (40%), Male (60%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Brian Cleary 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Brian O'Connell 17/01/2013 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA. Appointed by the Minister
Desmond Corrigan 01/01/2011 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA. Appointed by the Minister
Diarmuid Quinlan 01/01/2021 21/05/2024 Chair Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Fionnuala King 01/01/2016 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Fionnuala Ní Ainle 01/01/2016 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Margeret O'Doherty 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister
Patrick Sullivan 01/01/2011 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA. Appointed by the Minister
Paul Gallagher 24/08/2020 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by the HPRA. Appointed by the Minister
Siobhan O'Sullivan 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA; Appointed by Minister

Advisory Committee on Medical Devices (HPRA)

Maximum Number of Positions: 12

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (6)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (33%), Male (67%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Fergal McCaffrey 01/01/2016 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA. Appointed by the Minister
Ger Flynn 01/01/2016 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA. Appointed by the Minister
Margaret O'Donnell 01/01/2016 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA. Appointed by the Minister
Pat Twomey(Prof) 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA. Appointed by the Minister
Richard Byrne(Prof) 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA. Appointed by the Minister
Richard Reilly(Prof) 01/01/2011 01/01/2021 31/12/2024 Chair Nominated by HPRA. Appointed by the Minister
Sean Tierney 01/01/2016 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA. Appointed by the Minister
Tanya Mulcahy(Dr) 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA. Appointed by the Minister
Vida Hamilton(Dr) 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA. Appointed by the Minister

Beaumont Hospital Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 11

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (6)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (40%), Male (60%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Bernice Ruane 02/07/2021 28/04/2024 Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Daryl Barron 19/06/2020 18/06/2023 Member Nominated by Dublin City Council/Fingal County Council. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Gerard Moore 17/04/2020 16/04/2023 Member Nominated by DCU and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Henry McGarvey 29/06/2017 29/06/2020 28/06/2023 Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Kevin O'Donovan 29/04/2021 28/04/2024 Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS process
Loretto Callaghan 29/04/2021 28/04/2024 Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS process
Louise McMorrow 29/06/2021 28/06/2024 Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS process
Michal Siwiec 29/06/2021 28/06/2024 Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS process
Paul McNally 17/04/2020 16/04/2023 Member Nominated by the RCSI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Una Kennedy 17/04/2020 16/04/2023 Member Nominated by IGCP and Appointed by the Minister for Health

Children's Health Ireland

Legal basis: http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2018/act/27/section/12/enacted/en/html

Maximum Number of Positions: 12

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (7)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (42%), Male (58%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Anne Kilgallen 04/12/2018 03/12/2023 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Brigid McManus 04/12/2018 04/12/2021 03/12/2025 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Catherine Guy 04/12/2018 04/12/2021 03/12/2025 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Con Cronin 04/12/2018 04/12/2021 03/12/2025 Ordinary Member Nominated by Children's Health Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Eleanor O'Neill 16/11/2020 03/12/2023 Ordinary Member Nominated by Children's Health Ireland following a public campaign. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Gavin Lavery 04/12/2018 04/12/2021 03/12/2025 Ordinary Member Nominated by Children's Health Ireland. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Jim Browne 04/12/2018 03/12/2023 Chair Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Liam Dowdall 04/12/2018 03/12/2023 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Mary Cryan 04/12/2018 04/12/2021 03/12/2025 Ordinary Member Nominated by Children's Health Ireland. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Professor Martin Elliott 04/12/2018 04/12/2021 03/12/2025 Ordinary Member Nominated by Children's Health Ireland. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Sean Sheehan 04/12/2018 03/12/2023 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Turlough O'Sullivan 04/12/2018 03/12/2023 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health

Consultative Council on Hepatitis C

Maximum Number of Positions: 8

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (3)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (62%), Male (38%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Mr Brian O'Mahony 31/07/2013 21/12/2019 20/12/2022 Ordinary Member Nominated by Irish Haemophilia Society and appointed by Minister for Health
Mr Enda Hannon 17/02/2017 18/03/2020 17/03/2023 Ordinary Member Nominated by Transfusion Positive. Appointed by Minister for Health
Mr Mark Murphy 21/12/2019 20/12/2022 Ordinary Member Nominated by Irish Kidney Association and Appointed by Minister for Health
Ms Christine Bruton 28/01/2019 27/01/2022 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following a PAS Process
Ms Deborah Greene 21/12/2016 21/12/2019 20/12/2022 Ordinary Member Nominated by Irish Haemophilia Society and appointed by Minster for Health
Ms Ger Kane 13/10/2015 21/12/2019 20/12/2022 Chairperson Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Ms Josephine Mahony 28/01/2019 27/01/2022 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following a PAS Process
Ms Laura O'Brien 17/02/2017 18/03/2020 17/03/2023 Ordinary Member Nominated by Transfusion Positive. Appointed by Minister for Health

Counsellors & Psychotherapists Registration Board

Legal basis: Established under Section 28A of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (9), Male (4)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (69%), Male (31%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Ms Ann Delany 25.02.2019 25.02.2022 24.02.2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health. Originally appointed following PAS process
Brian Gillen 25/02/2019 24/02/2023 Chair Nominated and Appointed as a Board Member by the Minister for Health following PAS process. Elected as Chair by the members of the Board
Caitriona Bradley 18/11/2020 24/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, following PAS process
Dr Carole Glynn 14.01.2021 25.02.2022 24.02.2025 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Education. Appointed by the Minister for Health.
Dr Colin O'Driscoll 25.02.2019 25.02.2022 24.02.2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health. Originally appointed following PAS process
Fidelma Twomey 25/02/2019 24/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, following PAS Process
Gillian O'Brien (Dr) 25/02/2019 24/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Ms Jennifer Griffin 25.02.2019 25.02.2022 24.02.2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health. Originally appointed following PAS process
Dr Marcella Finnerty 25.02.2019 25.02.2022 24.02.2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health. Originally appointed following PAS process
Mr Oliver A Kelly 25.02.2019 25.02.2022 24.02.2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise an Innovation. Originally appointed following PAS process
Patricia Jordan 25/02/2019 24/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Patrick Benson 25/02/2019 24/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minster for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, following PAS Process
Rachel Mooney 25/02/2019 24/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process

Dental Council

Legal basis: Dentists Act 1985, s. 6

Maximum Number of Positions: 19

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (7), Male (12)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (37%), Male (63%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Anthony Roberts (Prof) 13/11/2020 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the UCC
Brian O'Connell (Prof.) 13/11/2015 13/11/2020 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Trinity College
Catherine Gallagher (Dr) 13/11/2020 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the UCC
Dr Byran Maguire 13/11/2020 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Education. Appointed by the Dental Council
Dr Patrick Quinn 03/03/2021 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Dental Council
Dr Sarah Jane Grufferty 03/03/2021 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Dental Council
Dr. Ruth Casey 08/09/2021 07/09/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Gerry Cleary (Dr) 13/11/2015 13/11/2020 12/11/2025 President Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Dental Council
Gerry Kearns (Prof) 13/11/2020 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the RCSI
John Gleeson 13/11/2020 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Medical Council
John Murray 13/11/2020 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Medical Council
Mark Kane 16/07/2018 08/09/2021 07/09/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Mary Clark (Dr) 13/11/2020 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Trinity College
Mary Faulkner 08/09/2021 07/09/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment following PAS Process
Ms Ursula Byrne 08/09/2021 07/09/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Niamh Galvin 05/12/2018 13/11/2020 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Dental Council
Patrick O'Brien (Dr) 13/11/2020 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Dental Council
Paul Leavy (Dr) 13/11/2020 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Dental Council
Rory Fleming (Dr.) 13/11/2015 12/11/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Dental Council

Dietitians Registration Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (8), Male (4)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (67%), Male (33%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Anne Griffin (Dr) 09/05/2019 13/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Annemarie Bennett 20/02/2020 13/02/2024 Board Member Nominated by Election and Appointed by Minister for Health
Christopher O'Hara 18/11/2020 13/02/2024 Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health with consent of Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, following PAS Process
Claire Browne 20/02/2020 13/02/2024 Board Member Nominated by Election and Appointed by Minister for Health
Dr Jan Guerin 24/06/2021 01/06/2025 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Education and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Eamonn Dunne 05/05/2020 13/02/2024 Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Fiona Dunleavy 14/02/2021 13/02/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election and Appointed by Minister for Health
Geraldine Murray 22/05/2017 14/02/2021 13/02/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Kathleen Walsh 14/02/2021 13/02/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, following PAS Process
Mary Ann Therese Flynn (Prof) 14/02/2017 14/02/2021 13/02/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election and Appointed by Minister for Health
Mr Colm Scott-Byrne 04/06/2021 20/06/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, following PAS Process
Mr John Byrne 27/08/2021 13/02/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment following PAS Process

Dublin Dental Hospital Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 14

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (7), Male (7)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (50%), Male (50%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Aislinn Joy (Dr) 23/11/2017 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, originally appointed following a PAS Process
Derek Sullivan (Prof.) 09/08/2016 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Board Member Nominated by Trinity College, Dublin and Appointed by Minister for Health
Fidelma Fitzpatrick (Dr) 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Board Member Nominated by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Appointed by Minister for Health
Frank Nolan 17/06/2015 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Chair Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, originally appointed following a PAS Process
John O'Halloran 11/05/2015 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, previously appointed as RCSI nominee
Maeve Conrick 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Michael Siwiec 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following a PAS Process
Neville Cox (Prof) 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Board Member Nominated by Trinity College Dublin and Appointed by Minister for Health
Orla Sheils (Prof) 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Board Member Nominated by Trinity College Dublin and Appointed by Minister for Health
Rebecca Conlon 24/04/2018 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, originally appointed following a PAS Process
Robert Gorby 11/05/2015 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, previously nominated by the Irish Dental Association
Ronan Donelan (Dr) 23/11/2017 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, originally appointed following a PAS Process
Sinead O'Loghlin 23/11/2017 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, originally appointed following a PAS Process
Una Healy 02/08/2019 01/08/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process

Food Safety Authority of Ireland

Legal basis: Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998, s. 9

Maximum Number of Positions: 10

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (5)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (38%), Male (62%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Ann Horan 02/06/2021 01/06/2024 Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following a PAS Process
Cliodhna Foley Nolan (Dr) 07/10/2019 06/10/2022 Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Francis Butler (Prof) 21/05/2019 20/05/2024 Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Gerard McCurdy 21/05/2019 20/05/2022 Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Martin Higgins 21/02/2018 20/02/2023 Chair Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process. Previously member since 2016
Mary Cullen 15/06/2016 15/06/2021 14/06/2024 Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Patrick Knight 02/06/2021 01/06/2024 Member
Professor Martin Cormican 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health

Food Safety Consultative Council

Maximum Number of Positions: 24

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (12), Male (12)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (50%), Male (50%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Alice McGlynn 29/03/2021 28/03/2026 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Annette Sweeney 21/09/2017 31/12/2021 Board Member Nominated and appointed by Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Caroline Keeling 29/03/2021 28/03/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Catherine Morrisson 29/03/2021 28/03/2026 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Conor Mulvihill 29/03/2021 28/03/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Cormac Healy 21/09/2017 31/12/2021 Board Member Nominated and appointed by Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Dermot Gates 21/09/2017 31/12/2021 Board Member Nominated and appointed by Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Dermot Jewell 21/09/2017 31/12/2021 Board Member Nominated and appointed by Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Eamonn Quinn 21/09/2017 31/12/2021 Board Member Nominated and appointed by Food Safety Authority of Ireland
James McCrudden 21/09/2017 31/12/2021 Board Member Nominated and appointed by Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Jamie Knox 21/09/2017 31/12/2021 Board Member Nominated and appointed by Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Janis Morrissey 29/03/2021 28/03/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Jonathan Griffith 29/03/2021 28/03/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Louise Reynolds 29/03/2021 28/03/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Marcella Rudden 29/03/2021 28/03/2026 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Maree Gallagher 21/09/2017 31/12/2021 Board Member Nominated and appointed by Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Martin Roper 21/09/2017 31/12/2021 Board Member Nominated and appointed by Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Patrick Farrell 29/03/2021 28/03/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Paula Barry Walsh 29/03/2021 28/03/2026 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Ray Bowe 21/09/2017 31/12/2021 Chair Nominated and appointed by Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Regina Sexton 29/03/2021 28/03/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Siobhan Murphy 21/09/2017 31/12/2021 Board Member Nominated and appointed by Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Sorcha Kavanagh 29/03/2021 28/03/2026 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Tim O'Brien 21/09/2017 31/12/2021 Board Member Nominated and appointed by Food Safety Authority of Ireland

Health Information and Quality Authority

Legal basis: Health Act 2007, s. 6

Maximum Number of Positions: 12

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (8)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (33%), Male (67%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Bernadette Costello 28/02/2020 27/02/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Caroline Spillane 26/02/2018 25/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Daniel McConnell 01/06/2021 31/05/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
James Kiely (Dr) 26/02/2018 25/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Lynsey Perdisatt 02/09/2019 01/09/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Marion Meany 01/06/2021 31/05/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Martin Higgins 01/06/2021 25/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Martin O'Halloran 01/06/2021 31/05/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Michael Rigby 02/09/2019 01/09/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Pat O'Mahony (Dr) 03/10/2018 02/10/2023 Chair Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Paula Kilbane 29/07/2015 30/09/2020 29/09/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, previously appointed following PAS Process
Tony McNamara 02/09/2019 01/09/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process

Health Insurance Authority

Legal basis: Health Insurance Act 1994, s. 20

Maximum Number of Positions: 7

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (4)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (43%), Male (57%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Caroline Barlow 24/06/2019 23/06/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Damien McShane 05/07/2019 04/07/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Dr. John Evans 24/06/2021 23/06/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process
John Armstrong 18/09/2019 17/09/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Marcella Flood 05/07/2019 04/07/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Michael A. O'Sullivan 24/06/2019 23/06/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Patricia Byron 01/07/2021 30/06/2026 Chair Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process

Health Products Regulatory Authority

Maximum Number of Positions: 9

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (6)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (33%), Male (67%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Brian Jones 27/01/2016 27/01/2021 26/01/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
David Holohan 27/01/2016 27/01/2021 26/01/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Diarmuid Quinlan 22/05/2014 22/05/2019 21/05/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr Paula Kilbane 28/06/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Dr Joe Collins 28/09/2020 31/12/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Dr.Sharon O'Kane 15/07/2021 31/12/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Elizabeth Keane 22/05/2014 22/05/2019 21/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Michael Donnelly 19/04/2021 31/12/2025 Chair Nominate and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Richard Reilly (Prof) 01/01/2020 31/12/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process

Health Research Board

Legal basis: S.I. No. 279/1986 - The Health Research Board (Establishment) Order 1986

Maximum Number of Positions: 10

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (5)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (50%), Male (50%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Bernadette Hannigan (Prof) 05/11/2015 05/11/2020 04/11/2023 Chair Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process
Charles Nomand (Prof) 05/11/2015 05/11/2020 04/11/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, previously appointed following PAS Process
Cliona Saidléar (Dr) 09/04/2021 08/04/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following a PAS Process
Dr Cyril Sullivan 27/08/2021 26/08/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process
Julie Ling (Dr) 09/04/2021 08/04/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following a PAS Process
Mairead Harding (Dr) 18/01/2018 17/01/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Seamus Donnelly (Prof) 15/07/2019 14/07/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Terence McWade (Dr) 09/04/2021 08/04/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following a PAS Process
Tom Fahey (Prof) 18/01/2018 17/01/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Tracy Cunningham (Dr) 15/07/2019 14/07/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process

Health Service Executive

Maximum Number of Positions: 12

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (7)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (36%), Male (64%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Anne Carrigy 12/03/2021 11/03/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Aogán Ó Fearghaill 28/06/2019 27/06/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Brendan Lenihan 28/06/2019 27/06/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Brendan Whelan 12/03/2021 11/03/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Ciarán Devane 28/06/2019 27/06/2024 Chairperson Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Deirdre Madden (Professor) 28/06/2019 27/06/2024 Deputy Chairperson Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Fergus Finlay 28/06/2019 27/06/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Fergus O'Kelly (Professor) 28/06/2019 27/06/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Sarah McLoughlin (Dr) 28/06/2019 27/06/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Tim Hynes 28/06/2019 27/06/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Yvonne Traynor (Dr) 28/06/2019 27/06/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process

Health and Social Care Professionals Council

Legal basis: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, s. 6

Maximum Number of Positions: 33

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (20), Male (10)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (67%), Male (33%)

Notes: Mr. Bernard McCartan was appointed Chair on 17/08/2016, having served as an ordinary member up to that date.

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Aisling Timoney 26/11/2020 18/11/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, following PAS Process
Barry O'Brien 17/06/2020 20/03/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, following PAS Process
Carmel Smith (Dr.) 19/01/2016 24/11/2019 20/03/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Claire Hogan 18/12/2020 23/01/2022 Board Member Nominated by the Radiographers Registration Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr David Irwin 12/11/2015 27/03/2019 20/03/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health with consent of Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation.
Dr Julia Shaw 23/05/2019 16/10/2021 15/10/2024 Board Member Nominated by the Podiatrists Registration Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr Paula O'Shea 04/11/2021 22/10/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Dr Treasa Campbell 20/06/2017 21/03/2021 20/03/2025 Board Member Nominated and appointment by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Dr. Mary Tumelty 24/11/2019 20/03/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Emma Gonoud 31/03/2021 08/05/2022 Board Member Nominated by the Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Gabrielle Fitzpatrick 05/11/2020 04/08/2022 Board Member Nominated by the Social Workers Registration Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Genevieve O’Halloran 18/02/2021 08/05/2022 Board Member Nominated by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Irene Regan 25/04/2019 06/01/2021 08/11/2024 Board Member Nominated by the Medical Scientists Registration Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
James Forbes 27/04/2017 25/04/2019 26/03/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Social Care Workers Registration Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
John F. Scott 17/04/2018 21/03/2021 20/03/2025 Deputy Chair Nominated and appointment by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Margaret Boland 27/03/2019 21/03/2021 20/03/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Maureen Carolan 26/11/2020 18/11/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, following PAS Process
Michael Francis Redmond 15/07/2021 20/03/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process
Michael O'Keeffe 21/03/2021 20/03/2025 Board Member Nominated and appointment by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, following PAS Process
Mo Flynn 01/12/2020 30/11/2024 Chair Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process
Ms Catherine Byrne 04/11/2021 22/10/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Ms Róna McLaughlin 04/11/2021 22/10/2025 Board Member Nominated by the Physiotherapists Registration Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Owen Blee 08/02/2018 15/06/2019 10/02/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Optical Registration Board: Appointed by the Minister for Health
Patricia Jordan 26/11/2020 24/02/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Paul Lyng 15/02/2016 27/03/2019 20/03/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health with consent of Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation.
Prof Fred Powell 11/12/2017 21/03/2021 20/03/2025 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Prof Mary Ann Therese Flynn 15/05/2020 14/02/2021 13/02/2025 Board Member Nominated by the Dietitians Registration Board: Appointed by Minister for Health
Rachel Mooney 26/11/2020 24/02/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Stephanie Manahan 17/04/2018 21/03/2021 20/03/2025 Board Member Nominated and appointment by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Tom Rooney 27/03/2019 20/03/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, following PAS Process

Hepatitis C and HIV Compensation Tribunal

Maximum Number of Positions: 15

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (4)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (56%), Male (44%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Karen O'Driscoll SC 10/03/2012 10/03/2021 09/03/2024 Chair Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Adrienne Cawley, B.L. 01/08/2012 28/10/2021 27/10/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Claire Cummins 04/03/2021 03/03/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Emma Cassidy 04/03/2021 03/03/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
John Healy SC 01/08/2012 28/10/2021 27/10/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Joseph O'Sullivan, B.L. 01/08/2012 28/10/2021 27/10/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Michael MacNamee 22/10/2014 22/10/2020 21/10/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Romaine Scally 22/10/2014 22/10/2020 21/10/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Stephen Boggs, B.L. 01/08/2012 28/10/2021 27/10/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health

Irish Blood Transfusion Service

Legal basis: S.I. No. 78/1965 - The Blood Transfusion Service Board (Establishment) Order 1965

Maximum Number of Positions: 12

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (8), Male (4)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (67%), Male (33%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Brian O'Mahony 01/06/2012 20/07/2021 19/07/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
David Gray 05/03/2019 04/03/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Deirdre Cullivan 20/07/2015 20/01/2021 19/07/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Deirdre-Ann Barr 05/03/2019 04/03/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Dr Sarah Doyle 20/08/2018 20/08/2021 19/08/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr Satu Pastilla 07/06/2017 07/06/2020 06/06/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Elizabeth Kenny 21/05/2014 21/05/2020 20/05/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
John Malone 20/07/2015 20/07/2021 19/07/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health. First appointed following PAS Process
Kate Willia Ms 19/02/2014 15/02/2020 14/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Linda Hickey 14/02/2013 03/10/2018 02/10/2021 Chair Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Ronan Desmond (Dr.) 20/07/2015 20/07/2021 19/07/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health. First appointed following PAS Process
Sharon Sheehan 05/10/2020 04/10/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process

Leopardstown Park Hospital Board

Legal basis: S.I. No. 98/1979 - Leopardstown Park Hospital Board (Establishment) Order 1979

Maximum Number of Positions: 7

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (3)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (57%), Male (43%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Anthony Morris 18/02/2021 17/02/2026 Chair Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Ciara Davin 18/02/2021 17/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Denis Duff 16/02/2015 18/02/2021 17/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Doírín Mulligan 18/02/2021 17/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Frances Ní Fhlanncchadha 16/02/2015 18/02/2021 17/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
John Brassil 18/02/2021 17/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Mary Farrelly 18/02/2021 17/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process

Medical Council

Maximum Number of Positions: 25

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (12), Male (13)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (48%), Male (52%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Anthony Breslin (Dr) 01/06/2013 01/06/2018 31/05/2023 Board Member Nominated by election. Appointed by the Minister for Health as a Board Member.
Aoife Mullally (Dr) 01/06/2018 31/05/2023 Board Member Nominated by election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr Margaret O'Riordan 01/06/2021 31/05/2026 Board Member Nominated by the Irish College of General Practitioners. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr Thomas Crotty 01/06/2018 31/05/2023 Vice President Nominated by election. Appointed by the Minister for Health as a Board Member. Elected Vice President by the Council on 2nd July 2020
Dr.Mary Davoren 14/06/2021 31/05/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Irish Psychiatric Training Committee. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr Orla Kelly 17.02.2022 31.05.2023 Board Member Co-opted and appointed by the Medical Council
Ian Drennan 04/01/2021 31/05/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Jill Long 14/06/2021 31/05/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Jim O'Sullivan 01/06/2018 01/06/2021 31/05/2026 Board Member Nominated by the HSE. Appointed by the Minister for Health
John Gleeson 01/06/2018 31/05/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
John Hyland (Professor) 01/06/2018 31/05/2023 Board Member Nominated by RCSI. Appointed by the Minister for Health
John Murray 28/06/2018 31/05/2023 Board Member Nominated by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Appointed by the Minister for Health
Marie Culliton 27/08/2021 31/05/2026 Board Member Nominated by CORU. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Marina A. Lynch (Professor) 01/06/2018 01/06/2021 31/05/2026 Board Member Nominated by the Royal Irish Academy. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Mary O'Sullivan (Professor) 01/06/2018 31/05/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Education and Skills. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Michael McGloin (Dr) 03/11/2020 31/05/2023 Board Member Co-opted by the Medical Council. Appointed by the Minister for Health as a Board Member.
Mr Bill Maher 08/12/2021 31/05/2023 Board Member Nominated by The Private Hospitals Association and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Paul Harkin 01/06/2018 31/05/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Prof Edna Roche 01/06/2021 31/05/2026 Board Member Nominated by the Irish Medical Schools Council. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Prof Paul Finucane 01/06/2021 31/05/2026 Board Member Nominated by the Irish Medical Schools Council. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Professor Joe McMenamin 08/01/2021 01/06/2021 31/05/2026 Board Member Joint Nominee of the Medical Schools
Ronan Quirke 14/06/2021 31/05/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Suzanne Crowe (Dr) 01/06/2018 31/05/2023 President Nominated by election. Appointed by the Minister for Health. Elected as President from 1st June 2021
Teresa Bulfin 01/06/2018 01/06/2021 31/05/2026 Board Member Nominated by the HSE. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Vicki Blomfield 04/05/2017 01/06/2018 31/05/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA); Appointed by the Minister for Health

Medical Scientists Registration Board

Legal basis: The Health and Social Care Professionals Act, 2005

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (8), Male (4)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (67%), Male (33%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Bernadette Jackson 09/11/2016 09/11/2020 08/11/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Brendan O'Reilly 09/11/2016 09/11/2019 08/11/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Carole Glynn (Dr) 30/08/2018 09/11/2020 08/11/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Clodagh Geraghty 20/06/2017 09/11/2019 08/11/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation
Colm O'Leary 18/11/2020 08/11/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health with consent of Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, following PAS Process
Eamonn Grennan 09/11/2019 08/11/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, following PAS Process
Irene Regan 09/11/2016 09/11/2020 08/11/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
John O'Loughlin 09/11/2016 09/11/2019 08/11/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Marie Culliton 09/11/2016 09/11/2020 08/11/2024 Chair Nominated and appointed as Board Member by the Minister for Health. Elected as Chair by the members of the Board
Ms Karen Watret 24/06/2021 08/11/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, following a PAS process
Pauline Treanor 09/11/2016 09/11/2020 08/11/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Prof. Mary Hunt 09/11/2016 04/02/2021 08/11/2024 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Appointed by the Minister for Health

Mental Health Commission

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (8)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (38%), Male (62%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Colette Nolan 05/04/2012 05/04/2017 04/04/2022 Member Nominated by Irish Advocacy Network: Appointed by Minster for Health
Fionn Fitzpatrick 12/02/2021 04/04/2022 Member Nominated by Mental Health Reform: Appointed by the Minister for Health
Jack Nagle (Dr) 17/12/2019 04/04/2022 Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
John Cox 12/02/2021 04/04/2022 Member Nominated by the Irish College of General Practitioners: Appointed by the Minister for Health
John Hillery (Dr) 02/11/2020 04/04/2022 Member Nominated by the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland: Appointed by the Minister for Health
John Saunders 05/04/2012 05/04/2017 04/04/2022 Chair Nominated by Shine/The Wheel: Appointed by Minister for Health
Margo Wrigley (Dr) 05/04/2017 04/04/2022 Member Nominated by the Irish Hospital Consultants Association: Appointed by Minister for Health
Michael Drumm (Dr) 05/04/2017 04/04/2022 Member Nominated by the Psychological Society of Ireland: Appointed by Minister for Health
Ned Kelly 26/09/2017 04/04/2022 Member Nominated by Mental Health Nurse Managers of Ireland. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Nicola Byrne 05/04/2017 04/04/2022 Member Nominated by the Irish Association of Social Workers: Appointed by Minister for Health
Patrick Lynch 05/04/2017 04/04/2022 Member Nominated by the HSE: Appointed by Minister for Health
Rowena Mulcahy 26/09/2017 04/04/2022 Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Tomás Murphy 15/01/2019 04/04/2022 Member Nominated by Area Directors of Nursing. Appointed by Minister for Health

National Cancer Registry Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 7

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (4)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (43%), Male (57%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Cathy Kelly 26/03/2014 15/02/2021 14/02/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr Jerome Coffey 31/05/2017 15/02/2021 14/02/2025 Chair Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Eamonn Morris 12/04/2019 04/04/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Mary Bourke 15/07/2021 14/07/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Orla Dolan 11/10/2013 15/02/2019 14/02/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Professor Mark Lawler 15/07/2021 14/07/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Robert O'Connor 12/04/2019 04/04/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process

National Committee for the Protection of Animals used for Scientific Purposes

Maximum Number of Positions: 10

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (5)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (44%), Male (56%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Alison Hanlon 09/01/2019 08/01/2024 Board Member Nominated by Health Products Regulatory Authority and Appointed by Minister for Health
Colm Gaynor 09/01/2014 09/01/2019 08/01/2024 Chair Nominated by Health Products Regulatory Authority and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr Frank O'Sullivan 09/01/2022 08/01/2027 Board Member Nominated by Health Products Regulatory Authority and Appointed by Minister for Health
Dr Ian O'Connor 09/01/2022 08/01/2027 Board Member Nominated by Health Products Regulatory Authority and Appointed by Minister for Health
Dr Ngaire Dennison 09/01/2022 08/01/2027 Board Member Nominated by Health Products Regulatory Authority and Appointed by Minister for Health
Eilís Dowd 09/01/2019 08/01/2024 Board Member Nominated by Health Products Regulatory Authority and Appointed by Minister for Health
Gillian O'Meara 09/01/2017 09/01/2022 08/01/2027 Board Member Reappointed - Nominated by Health Products Regulatory Authority. Appointed by Minister for Health
John Kelly 09/01/2019 08/01/2024 Board Member Nominated by Health Products Regulatory Authority and Appointed by Minister for Health
Professor José Sanchez 09/01/2022 08/01/2027 Board Member Nominated by Health Products Regulatory Authority and Appointed by Minister for Health

National Haemophilia Council

Maximum Number of Positions: 11

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (7), Male (4)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (64%), Male (36%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Alison Dougall (Dr) 25/10/2016 25/10/2019 24/10/2022 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health. Originally appointed following a PAS Process
Beatrice Nolan 20/01/2006 20/01/2021 19/01/2024 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Brian Fitzgerald 01/08/2019 31/07/2022 Chair Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Brian O'Mahony 31/07/2013 25/10/2019 24/10/2022 Ordinary Member Nominated by the Irish Haemophilia Society and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Cleona Duggan (Dr) 04/09/2018 04/09/2021 03/09/2024 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
David Vaughan (Dr) 25/10/2016 25/10/2019 24/10/2022 Ordinary Member Nominated by the HSE and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Deborah Greene 31/07/2013 25/10/2019 24/10/2022 Ordinary Member Nominated by the Irish Haemophilia Society and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Mary Kavanagh 05/08/2020 04/08/2023 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Niamh O'Connell 11/07/2018 11/07/2021 10/07/2024 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Pat Creedon 01/03/2021 29/02/2024 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Ruth Gilmore (Dr) 31/07/2013 25/10/2019 24/10/2022 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health

National Paediatric Hospital Development Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (2), Male (8)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (20%), Male (80%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Anne Butler 31/07/2013 31/07/2018 30/07/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Children's University Hospital, Temple St. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Brian Keogh 23/02/2021 22/02/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following a PAS Process
John Cole 31/07/2013 31/07/2018 30/07/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
John McGowan 20/02/2020 19/02/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Karl Kent 31/07/2013 31/07/2018 30/07/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Chair. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Liam Woods 06/02/2015 31/07/2018 30/07/2023 Board Member Nominated by the HSE. Appointed by the Minister
Michael Barry 23/02/2021 22/02/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following a PAS Process
Michael Shelly 20/02/2020 19/02/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Ms Fiona Ross 30/07/2021 30/07/2023 Chair Nominated as Chair Designate by the Minister for Health from 30/07/2021 following a PAS Process. Formally appointed as Chair 16 September 2021
Tim Bouchier Hayes 31/07/2013 31/07/2018 30/07/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Chair. Appointed by the Minister for Health

National Treatment Purchase Fund Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 9

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (5)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (44%), Male (56%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Anne Stewart 25/05/2017 25/05/2020 24/05/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Don Gallagher 24/03/2021 23/03/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Donna Roche 24/03/2021 23/03/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Dónall Curtin 24/03/2021 23/03/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Martin Sisk 02/07/2021 27/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Patricia Byron 25/05/2017 25/05/2020 24/05/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Patrick Gibbons 28/02/2014 28/02/2020 27/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Sarah Johnson 03/06/2021 02/06/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Terence McWade 28/02/2014 28/02/2020 27/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland

Maximum Number of Positions: 23

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (11), Male (9)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (55%), Male (45%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Anne Horgan 20/08/2018 05/12/2022 Board Member Nominated by the Health and Social Care Professionals Council. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Anne Marie Duffy 21/01/2021 14/01/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Catherine Cocoman 06/12/2017 05/12/2022 Board Member Nominated by election; Appointed by the Minister for Health
Colm O'Herlihy 19/06/2018 05/12/2022 Board Member Nominated by the Medical Council; Appointed by the Minister for Health
Conan McKenna 21/01/2021 14/01/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Cyril Sullivan 21/01/2021 14/01/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Denis Murphy 15/02/2013 15/02/2018 05/12/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Denise Lawler 31/07/2015 06/12/2017 05/12/2022 Board Member Nominated by the Irish University Association and Appointed by Minister for Health
Eileen Kelly 06/12/2017 05/12/2022 Board Member Nominated by election; Appointed by the Minister for Health
Essene Cassidy 06/12/2012 06/12/2017 05/12/2022 President Nominated by election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
John Horan 17/04/2019 05/12/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process
Joseph Shalbin Kallarakkal 21/01/2021 14/01/2025 Board Member Nominated by election, Appointed by the Minister for Health
Liam Hamill 06/12/2017 05/12/2022 Board Member Nominated by election; Appointed by the Minister for Health
Louise Collins 21/01/2021 14/01/2025 Board Member Nominated by the HSE. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Louise Kavanagh-McBride 06/12/2015 21/01/2021 14/01/2025 Board Member Nominated by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Appointed by Minister for Health
Marian Vaughan 21/01/2021 14/01/2025 Board Member Nominated by election, Appointed by the Minister for Health
Mark Blake-Knox 06/12/2012 06/12/2017 05/12/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Mary Gorman 06/12/2017 05/12/2022 Board Member Nominated by election; Appointed by the Minister for Health
Professor Michael Rigby 07/05/2021 05/12/2022 Board Member Nominated by HIQA. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Áine Lynch 21/01/2021 14/01/2025 Board Member Nominated by the HSE. Appointed by the Minister for Health

Occupational Therapists Registration Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (10), Male (3)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (77%), Male (23%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Aisling Culhane 15/07/2016 05/05/2020 13/02/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation
Dawn Johnston 21/03/2021 13/02/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, following PAS Process
Dr Michael Bergin 27/08/2021 13/02/2023 Ordinary Member Nominated by the Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Genevieve O'Halloran 09/05/2019 08/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
John Hanily 14/02/2021 13/02/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, following PAS Process
Kate Robinson 27/08/2021 20/07/2025 Board Member Nominated by Minister following Election by Registrants: Appointed by Minister for Health
Mr Hassan Dugow 02/07/2021 30/06/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process
Ms Aisling Davis 06/01/2020 05/01/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Ms Ann Sheehan 20/06/2017 03/09/2020 13/02/2024 Chair Nominated and appointed as a Board member by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation. Elected as Chair by the members of the Board.
Ms Catriona Sweeney 02/07/2021 30/06/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process
Ms Eilish Macklin 21/12/2018 14/02/2021 13/02/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Ms Niamh Doyle 13/09/2020 13/02/2024 Board Member Nominated by Minister following Election by Registrants: Appointed by Minister for Health
Rose Mary Smyth 14/02/2021 13/02/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process

Optical Registration Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (10)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (23%), Male (77%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Declan John Hovenden 23/03/2019 10/02/2023 Board Member Nominate by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Derville Pitcher 27/08/2021 20/07/2025 Board Member Nominate by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Fionnuala McGee 08/03/2018 08/03/2021 07/03/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Martin Crowe 23/03/2019 10/02/2023 Board Member Nominate by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Michael Moore 27/08/2021 20/07/2025 Board Member Nominate by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Ms Ursula Byrne 20/08/2021 19/08/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment following PAS Process
Owen Blee 11/02/2015 23/03/2019 10/02/2023 Board Member Nominate by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Patrick McAteer 21/06/2018 11/02/2019 10/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation
Paul Arthur Hersee 11/02/2018 11/02/2021 10/02/2025 Board Member Nominate by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Professor Gordon Chambers 20/08/2021 19/08/2025 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Richard Brennan 20/06/2017 11/02/2019 10/02/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation
Seamus Boland 11/02/2015 11/02/2019 10/02/2023 Chair Nominated and appointed as a board member by the Minister for Health. Elected as Chair by the members of the Board
Vincent Roche 21/06/2018 21/06/2021 20/06/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland Council

Maximum Number of Positions: 21

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (10), Male (11)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (48%), Male (52%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Ann Sheehan 17/06/2015 18/06/2019 17/06/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Brian Kirby (Prof) 18/06/2019 17/06/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Schools of Pharmacy; Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dorothy Donovan 16/05/2018 15/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Fintan Foy 17/06/2015 18/06/2019 17/06/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Fiona Walsh 16/05/2018 15/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Geraldine Crowley 18/06/2019 17/06/2023 Board Member Nominated by the HSE; Appointed by the Minister for Heatlh
Graham Knowles 17/06/2015 18/06/2019 17/06/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Gráinne Power 21/06/2021 20/06/2025 Board Member Nominated by HPRA and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Jo Anne Kissane 17/06/2015 18/06/2019 17/06/2023 Board Member Nominated by Election and Appointed by the Minister for Health as a Board Member. Elected President by the Council on 20.06.2019. Re-elected President by the Council on 18.06.2020
John Given 21/06/2021 20/06/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Katherine Morrow 21/06/2021 20/06/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Marie Louisa Power 21/06/2017 21/06/2021 20/06/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Mark Jordan 18/06/2019 17/06/2023 Board Member Nominated by Election; Appointed by the Minister for Health
Ms Geraldine Campbell 19/10/2021 18/10/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Muireann Ní Shuilleabháin 17/06/2015 18/06/2019 17/06/2023 President Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health. Elected President by the Council on 24th June 2021
Paul Gorecki 31/01/2014 16/05/2018 15/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Paul Turpin 17/06/2015 18/06/2019 17/06/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Rory O'Donnell 21/06/2021 20/06/2025 Vice President Nominated by Election and Appointed by the Minister for Health. Elected Vice President by the Council on 24th June 2021
Roy Hogan 18/06/2019 17/06/2023 Board Member Nominated by Election; Appointed by the Minister for Health
Seán Reilly 21/06/2017 21/06/2021 20/06/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Shane McCarthy 13/03/2014 16/05/2018 15/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process

Physiotherapists Registration Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (8), Male (4)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (67%), Male (33%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Anne Horgan 04/09/2018 19/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Catherine Doody (Prof) 04/09/2018 19/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Corinne Evans 27/08/2021 20/07/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Eamonn Greenan 02/10/2018 19/02/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process
Fearghal Grimes 22/05/2017 17/06/2020 19/05/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Gillian Walker 25/09/2018 19/05/2022 Chair Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process. Elected as Chair by the members of the Board.
Jane Carolan 04/09/2018 19/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
John Biggins 19/01/2021 19/05/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, following PAS Process
May Cleary (Prof) 14/01/2021 19/05/2024 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Miriam O'Callaghan 20/05/2018 19/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with consent of Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, following PAS Process
Padraig Heverin 04/09/2018 19/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation
Rona McLaughlin 27/08/2021 20/07/2025 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health

Podiatrists Registration Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (6), Male (6)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (50%), Male (50%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Angela McAnearney 16/10/2018 15/10/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Aonghus O'Loughlin (Dr) 16/10/2018 15/10/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation following PAS Process
Caroline Mcintosh (Prof) 16/10/2018 15/10/2021 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Catherine Clune Mulvaney 16/10/2018 15/10/2022 Chair Nominated and appointed as a Board Member by the Minister for Health with the consent from the Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation following PAS Process. Elected as chair by members of the Board
Cheryl O'Neill 16/10/2018 15/10/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
David Watterson 16/10/2018 15/10/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Dr Éamonn Kelly 24/06/2021 16/10/2021 15/10/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Julia Shaw (Dr) 16/10/2018 16/10/2021 15/10/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Kieran O'Leary 16/10/2018 15/10/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Martina Ryan 16/10/2018 16/10/2021 15/10/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Noel Beecher 16/10/2018 16/10/2021 15/10/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment
Sean Dineen (Prof) 16/10/2018 15/10/2022 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Education & Skills. Appointed by the Minister for Health

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council

Maximum Number of Positions: 17

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (12)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (25%), Male (75%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Aidan O'Brien 24/08/2020 23/08/2024 Board Member Nominated by Order of Malta Ireland, Irish Red Cross and St John Ambulance Ireland. Appointed by the Minister for Health following assessment through PAS
Conor Deasy (Dr) 30/06/2016 30/06/2020 29/06/2024 Board Member Nominated by the HSE. Appointed by the Minister for Health
David Menzies (Dr) 06/12/2016 16/12/2020 15/12/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Dennis Keeley 24/08/2020 23/08/2024 Board Member Nominated by Dublin Fire Brigade-RCSI. Appointed by the Minister for Health following assessment through PAS
Don Brennan 16/12/2020 15/12/2024 Board Member Nominated by SIPTU. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr Tomás Barry 15/02/2021 14/02/2025 Board Member PAS Process
Fiona McDaid 06/12/2016 16/12/2020 15/12/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Hillery Collins 06/12/2016 16/12/2020 15/12/2024 Board Member Nominated by SIPTU, Appointed by the Minister for Health
Jacqueline Burke (Dr) 06/12/2016 16/12/2020 15/12/2024 Chairperson Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Jason van der Velde (Dr) 15/02/2017 15/02/2021 14/02/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Jimmy Jordan 29/06/2017 29/06/2021 28/06/2025 Board Member Re-appointed under Article 5(1)(b) as a person appointed on the nomination of a trade union (SIPTU) which, in the opinion of the Minister, is representative of the majority of emergency medical technicians
Martin O'Reilly 14/06/2021 13/06/2025 Board Member Appointed, following a public appointments service process, under Article 5(1)(h) as a person with a special interest or expertise in pre-hospital emergency care
Niamh Collins (Dr) 30/06/2020 29/06/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Patrick Fleming 06/12/2016 16/12/2020 15/12/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Tess O'Donovan 30/06/2016 30/06/2020 29/06/2024 Board Member Nominated by the HSE. Appointed by the Minister for Health
William Merriman 30/06/2020 29/06/2024 Board Member Nominated by the HSE. Appointed by the Minister for Health

Psychologists Registration Board

Legal basis: Part 3 of the Health and Social Care Professional Act 2005

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (6), Male (6)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (50%), Male (50%)

Notes: The Psychologists Registration Board was established on 21/07/2017

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Dr Eimear Spain 12/09/2017 21/07/2021 20/07/2025 Ordinary Member Nominated by the Minister for Education: Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr Fiona Weldon 21/07/2017 21/07/2021 20/07/2025 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr Gráinne Kirwan 21/07/2017 21/07/2021 20/07/2025 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Edel Moloney 21/07/2017 03/09/2020 20/07/2023 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Ian Boyle Harper 18/11/2020 20/07/2023 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, following PAS Process
Joan Fitzgerald 21/07/2017 21/07/2021 20/07/2025 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment
Kathleen Vickers 20/12/2019 21/07/2021 20/07/2025 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment
Kieran Woods 21/07/2017 03/09/2020 20/07/2023 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Mr Stephen Kealy 21/07/2021 20/07/2024 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process
Niall Byrne 21/01/2017 03/09/2020 23/07/2023 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation
Paul Longmore 21/07/2017 03/09/2020 23/07/2023 Chair Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health. Elected as Chair by members of the Board
Sinead Fitzgerald 21/07/2017 21/07/2021 20/07/2025 Ordinary Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health

Radiographers Registration Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (4)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (56%), Male (44%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Carmel Breaden 17/04/2018 24/01/2022 23/01/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Ciaran Walsh 20/02/2020 23/01/2024 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by Minister for Health
Deirdre O'Keeffe 08/03/2018 24/01/2022 23/01/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health. Originally appointed following a PAS process.
Dermot Manning 07/05/2020 23/01/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Dr Cliona McGovern 24/08/2016 07/05/2020 23/01/2024 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Education and Skills: Appointed by the Minister for Health
Michelle Sugrue 20/02/2020 23/01/2024 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by Minister for Health
Mr David Delaney 24/06/2021 24/01/2022 23/01/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Niamh Moore 20/02/2020 23/01/2024 Chair Nominated by Election. Appointed by Minister for Health. Elected as Chair by members of the Board with effect from 01/03/2022
Ronan Quirke 07/05/2020 23/01/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process

Scientific Committee of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland

Maximum Number of Positions: 15

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (7), Male (8)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (47%), Male (53%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Dr. Geraldine Duffy 01/01/2011 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr. Mark Fenlon 01/01/2016 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr. Martin Wilkinson 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr. Micheal O'Mahony 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr.Andrew Flanagan 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr.Dagmar Brigitte Stengel 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr.Montserrat Gutiérrez 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Ms.Ann-Marie Part 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Ms.Ita Kinahan 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Professor Alan Kelly 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Professor Anne Molloy 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Professor Dolores O'Riordan 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Professor Kevin Cashman 01/01/2016 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Professor Martin Cormican 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Chair Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Professor Séamus Fanning 26/02/2021 25/02/2026 Ordinary Member Nominated by FSAI and Appointed by the Minister for Health

Social Care Workers Registration Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (7), Male (6)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (54%), Male (46%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Adrian McKenna 27/03/2015 27/03/2019 26/03/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Anne Marie Cullen 14/06/2021 05/05/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, following PAS Process
Dr Patrick McGarty 14/06/2021 05/05/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, following PAS Process
Dunia Hutchinson 27/03/2015 27/03/2019 26/03/2023 Board Member Nominated and appointed as Board Member by the Minister for Health
Helena Doody 02/07/2021 30/06/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Imelda Finerty 27/03/2015 27/03/2019 26/03/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health with consent of Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation
James Forbes 27/03/2015 27/03/2019 26/03/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Jessica Bartak-Healy 14/06/2021 05/05/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, following PAS Process
Jim Walsh 27/03/2015 27/03/2019 26/03/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Education and Skills. Appointed by Minister for Health
Lisa Molloy 14/06/2021 05/05/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, following PAS Process
Maurice Fenton 27/03/2015 27/03/2019 26/03/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health
Noelle Reilly 02/07/2021 30/06/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health following PAS Process
Tim Murphy 27/03/2015 27/03/2019 26/03/2023 Chair Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health with consent of Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation. Elected as Chair by the members of the Board with effect from 12.05.2021

Social Workers Registration Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (7), Male (6)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (54%), Male (46%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Adrienne Byrne 10/08/2020 04/08/2024 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Caroline McGregor (Prof) 09/05/2019 04/08/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Dr Perry Share 24/08/2016 23/02/2021 04/08/2024 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Dr. Colm O'Doherty 05/08/2018 04/08/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, following PAS Process
Gabrielle Fitzpatrick 30/08/2018 04/08/2022 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
John Hanily 04/09/2018 04/08/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health
Marie Kennedy 09/05/2019 04/08/2022 Chair Nominated and appointed as Board Member by the Minister for Health following PAS Process. Elected as Chair by the members of the Board.
Mr Hugh Farrell 24/06/2021 20/06/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, following PAS Process
Mr Padraig Heverin 05/08/2018 04/08/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, following PAS Process
Ms Miriam O'Callaghan 24/06/2021 20/06/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, following PAS Process
Pat Bennett 15/07/2021 04/08/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process
Patricia Sheridan 10/08/2020 04/08/2024 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Yvonne Lennox 10/08/2020 04/08/2024 Board Member Nominated by Election. Appointed by the Minister for Health

Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board

Legal basis: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, s. 28

Maximum Number of Positions: 13

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (7), Male (3)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (70%), Male (30%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Anne Healy 09/05/2019 08/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Dr. Bernard Hegarty 20/06/2017 14/02/2021 13/02/2025 Chair Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Elected as Chair by members of the board
Dr. Catherine O'Neill 20/06/2017 14/02/2021 13/02/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, with consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Emma Gonoud 09/05/2019 08/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Evelyn Cawley 14/02/2021 13/02/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, following PAS Process
Geraldine Moran 09/05/2019 08/05/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Gerard Gray 14/02/2021 13/02/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Judith Pettigrew (Dr.) 24/08/2016 24/08/2019 13/02/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Minister for Education and Skills and appointed as Board Member by Minister for Health.
Maeve Cleary 03/11/2020 13/02/2024 Board Member Nominated by Minister following Election by Registrants: Appointed by Minister for Health
Peadar Ward 18/11/2020 13/02/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process

St. James's Hospital Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 15

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (5)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (50%), Male (50%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Anne Feeney 11/10/2019 01/08/2024 Board Member Nominated by Dublin City Council. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Brian Murray 10/03/2014 24/04/2019 23/04/2025 Board Member Nominated by the Chairman of the Hospital Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Catherine Mullarkey 14/05/2019 13/05/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Charles Normand 30/04/2013 27/09/2019 26/09/2025 Board Member Nominated by University of Dublin; Appointed by the Minister for Health
Garry Burke 01/07/2020 27/03/2025 Board Member Nominated by the Chairman of the Hospital Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Hilary Coates 17/12/2019 16/12/2025 Board Member Nominated by the Chairman of the Hospital Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Juliette Hussey 27/09/2019 26/09/2025 Board Member Nominated by University of Dublin; Appointed by the Minister for Health
Lionel Alexander 29/06/2021 29/08/2025 Board Member Nominated by the Chairperson of the Hospital Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Michael Gleeson 30/04/2013 14/05/2019 13/05/2025 Board Member Nominated by St. James's Hospital Foundation. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Máire Devine 25/11/2020 01/08/2024 Board Member Nominated by Dublin City Council. Appointed by the Minister for Health

Tallaght Hospital Board

Maximum Number of Positions: 11

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (5), Male (6)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (45%), Male (55%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Anne-Marie Brady (Prof) 13/02/2018 12/03/2021 11/03/2024 Board Member Nominated by the board of Trinity College. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Darach O'Ciardha (Dr) 22/08/2019 21/08/2022 Board Member Nominated by the Hospital Board. Appointed by the Minister for Health
David Pierpoint 21/12/2011 23/02/2021 22/02/2024 Board Member Nominated by the Hospital President. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Edward Fleming 10/12/2018 09/12/2021 Board Member Nominated and appointed by the National Children's Hospital
John Hennessy 02/03/2020 01/03/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Health Service Executive. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Liam Dowdall 21/12/2014 22/05/2020 21/05/2023 Chair Nominated by the Hospital President. Appointed by the Minister for Health. Elected as Chair by the board.
Mairead Shields 21/12/2011 21/12/2019 20/12/2022 Board Member Nominated and appointed by Meath Foundation
Mark Varian 30/03/2018 30/03/2021 29/03/2024 Board Member Nominated and appointed by Adelaide Hospital Society
Patricia Barker (Prof) 03/02/2014 02/03/2020 01/03/2023 Board Member Nominated by the Hospital President. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Vivienne Byers 06/01/2021 05/01/2024 Board Member Nominated by the Hospital President. Appointed by the Minister for Health
Mr Mike Beary 21/02/2022 20/02/2025 Ordinary Nominated by Tallaght University Hospital Board and appointed by the Minister for Health

VHI Healthcare

Maximum Number of Positions: 12

Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (9)

Gender Balance Percentage: Female (25%), Male (75%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Brian Walsh 15/03/2015 15/03/2020 14/03/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, subject to approval by the Central Bank .
Dean Holden 31/01/2018 30/01/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process, subject to approval by the Central Bank
Declan Moran 01/05/2008 26/11/2019 25/11/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, subject to approval by the Central Bank
Finbar Lennon 15/03/2015 15/03/2020 14/03/2022 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, subject to approval by the Central Bank
Greg Sparks 09/12/2014 09/12/2018 08/12/2023 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, subject to approval by the Central Bank
John O'Dwyer 03/10/2012 01/08/2019 31/07/2021 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health subject to approval by the Central Bank
Joyce Brennan 26/11/2014 26/11/2019 25/11/2024 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, subject to approval by the Central Bank
Karen Furlong 28/01/2021 27/01/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, subject to approval by the Central Bank
Mary Halton (Dr) 26/06/2020 25/06/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process, subject to approval by the Central Bank
Mike Frazer 26/06/2020 25/06/2025 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process, subject to approval by the Central Bank
Paul O'Faherty 26/11/2014 15/03/2020 14/03/2025 Chair Nominated and Appointed by the Minister for Health, following PAS Process. Subject to approval by the Central Bank. Previously a member since 2014
Peter Cross 28/01/2021 27/01/2026 Board Member Nominated and Appointed by Minister for Health, subject to approval by the Central Bank