The Council is the governing body (Board of Directors) of the Institute. Its role is to oversee the strategic direction and governance of the Institute.

Council is made up of 18 elected members and the Chief Executive. Council has the power to co-opt two additional members, who may or may not be members of the Institute. The Immediate Past President is an ex officio member of Council. They are entitled to attend and speak at Council meetings up to and including the AGM in the year after their term of office.

2025 - 2026 Council

Shane Wallace
Shane Wallace

President

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Aoife Lavan
Aoife Lavan

Immediate Past President

Maura Dineen
Maura Dineen

Council Member

Aileen Keogan
Aileen Keogan

Council Member

Aidan Lucey
Aidan Lucey

Council Member

Marty Murphy
Marty Murphy

Council Member

Neil Phair
Neil Phair

Council Member

Brian Brennan
Brian Brennan

Deputy President

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Peadar Andrews
Peadar Andrews

Council Member

Aidan Fahy
Aidan Fahy

Council Member

Martin Lambe
Martin Lambe

Chief Executive

Sarah Meredith
Sarah Meredith

Council Member

Colm O'Callaghan
Colm O'Callaghan

Council Member

Maura Quinn
Maura Quinn

Co-opt Council Member

Ian Collins
Ian Collins

Vice President

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Oonagh Carney
Oonagh Carney

Council Member

Stephen Gahan
Stephen Gahan

Council Member

Shiel Lawlor
Shiel Lawlor

Council Member

Dr Patrick Mulcahy
Dr Patrick Mulcahy

Council Member

Kelly Payne
Kelly Payne

Council Member

James Quirke
James Quirke

Council Member