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

Martin Lambe
Mr Martin Lambe

Chief Executive


Email:

Tel: +353 1 663 1714

Anne Gunnell
Ms Anne Gunnell

Director of Tax Policy & Representations


Email:

Tel: +353 1 663 1750

Úna Maguire
Ms Úna Maguire

Director of Professional Services


Email:

Tel: +353 1 663 1738

Martina O’Brien
Ms Martina O’Brien

Director of Education


Email:

Tel: +353 1 663 1705

Ciara Shaughnessy
Ms Ciara Shaughnessy

Director of Corporate Affairs


Email:

Tel: +353 1 663 1790

Martin Carney
Mr Martin Carney

Head of Finance


Email:

Tel: +353 1 663 1715

Elspeth Hennessy
Ms Elspeth Hennessy

Senior Manager for Digital Services


Email:

Tel: +353 1 663 1734