President's Welcome Message

Welcome to the website of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).

The PSI is the professional body for psychology in Ireland.

As such, it seeks to promote the science and profession of psychology in Ireland and beyond. PSI membership now stands at over 2,300 members, and includes practitioners, educators and  researchers, professionals and postgraduate students, as well as undergraduate subscribers. Its  Divisions and Special Interest Groups represent key areas from across the broad spectrum of  psychology and as such, the Society has something to offer those working in and studying all  areas of the discipline.

The PSI, as an organisation, is active both nationally and internationally, thanks to the important  contributions of members and the support of our staff team. The PSI liaises with all third level  institutions offering psychological training in Ireland, developing and setting criteria against  which training can be evaluated, and operating systems for the accreditation for professional  training programmes. For those working in psychology, it provides professional registration for  practitioners in all areas and supports Continuing Professional Development (CPD), through the  accreditation of events and the provision of opportunities for CPD by its Divisions and Special  Interest Groups.

In addition to ensuring standards in training, professional development and practice, the PSI regularly acts to ensure the continued contribution of psychology to Irish society. It makes submissions to  government on issues relevant to the discipline, and the Society is the national advisory body on  psychology to the Department of Health and Children. 

At the international level, the PSI works closely with the British Psychology Society on issues of shared interest and concern, and operates in consultation with its European and global umbrella  organisations, EFPA (the European Federation of Psychologist Associations) and IUPsyS (the International Union of Psychological Science).

If you have come to the website with queries or questions, I hope you will find the information you require. If not, please do not hesitate to contact our staff team. If you have come with an interest in psychology or the Psychological Society of Ireland itself, I hope that interest is stimulated. Whether you are a member, thinking of becoming a member, a student or an interested member of the public, I hope your visit is informative and enjoyable.

Michael Drumm
PSI President