The PSI encourages all of our members to participate in both internal and external committees and working groups.
The PSI Guidelines for Nominees to External Committees can be viewed here
Protocol for processing calls for nominations from external agencies
The PSI works collaboratively with the Heads of Psychology Ireland (HPSI) with regard to psychology nominations to the Health Service Executive (HSE) Health and Social Care Professions (HSCP) Office. The guidelines for the PSI HPSI nominations process can be viewed here.
A list of current external committees can be viewed below. If you have any queries or would like to get involved please contact the PSI Division Liaison and Committee Coordinator by email: divisions@psychologicalsociety.ie
The National Clinical Programme for Obesity working group: Ms Alison Burrell & Ms Suzanne Allen
National Screening Advisory Committee (NSAC) – Psychology: Dr Jennifer McSharry
Statutory Parole Board: Mr Paul Murphy and Dr Sharon Lambert (2021-2023)
HSE Older Adult Advisory Committee: Dr Niall Galligan
HSCP Disability Advisory Group Subcommittees: Ms Kate Falvey, Dr Keeley White, Ms Lorraine Crawley, Ms Maureen Gallagher, Ms Ruth Connolly, Ms Sarah Heywood (2021-2023)
HSCP Integrated Musculoskeletal Service Pathway - Rosemary Keane
EFPA - Standing Committee on Psychology and Health 2021 - 2023: Prof. Frank Doyle
EFPA - Standing Committees on Education 2021-2023
HSE - Assisted Decision Making Prescribed Class of Professionals Working Group
HRB - Steering Group for Managing Chronic Conditions in Irish Primary Care - Prof. Brian McGuire (2022-2024)
HSCP Critical Care Advisory Group: Dr Melanie Ryberg (2022-2024)
HSE HSCP Workforce Planning- Psycho Social Sub-Group: Dr Ladislav Timulak