Council

The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) is governed by its Council. The PSI Council is composed of elected and co-opted members of the Society.

The election process is governed by the PSI Memorandums and Articles of Association, which clearly state the terms of office and the process of election.

The key role of the PSI Council is to identify and direct policy of the PSI and to represent its members.

The responsibilities of the Council include:

  • To collectively represent members and to act in the best interest of the members.
  • To ensure good governance and to adhere to current legislative and financial obligations under the Companies Acts.
  • To develop and maintain policies in relation to psychologists in Ireland.
  • To further the aims and objectives of the Society in-keeping with the Memorandums and Articles and the PSI Strategic Plan.
  • To hold regular meetings and to act as the strategic decision-making body for the Society.

 

To contact the PSI President please email president@psychologicalsociety.ie 

Council Members 2024

Please note that biographies are being updated and will be available in due course.

 

Dr Odhrán Mc Carthy President


Elected Council Member

Dr Damien Lowry President-elect


Elected Council Member

Dr Anne Kehoe Past President


Elected Council Member

Dr John Francis Leader Honorary Secretary


Elected Council Member

Dr Cal Mc Donagh Honorary Treasurer


Elected Council Member

Dr Katarina Timulakova Membership Secretary 


Elected Council Member

Dr Dean McDonnell International Liaison Officer


Elected Council Member

Dr Sarah Casey  


Elected Council Member

Dr Sarah Cassidy  


Elected Council Member

Dr Maria Corrigan  


Elected Council Member

Dr Michael Drumm  


Elected Council Member

Dr Alvina Grosu  


Elected Council Member

Dr Gráinne Kirwan  


Elected Council Member

Mr Ian O'Grady  


Elected Council Member

Dr Albert Osthoff  


Elected Council Member

Mr Mark Smyth  


Elected Council Member

Dr Louise Higgins  


Co-opted Council Member

Dr Sharon Lambert  


Co-opted Council Member

Dr Eithne Ní Longphuirt  


Co-opted Council Member

Ms Rebecca Nolan  


Co-opted Council Member