Governance

The organisational structure and rules of procedure for the ISCP are determined by the constitution of the ISCP. The management and direction of the affairs of the society are vested in the Board, which is the ultimate policy-making body. The Board is comprised of the Officers of the Society and other Directors. Two external directors are appointed by the board for their expertise in fields other than physiotherapy. The Board has authority for, and is accountable to, the Society's members and the public.


The officers of the Society are a President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Director of Professional Development, Director of International Affairs and Director of Communications. 

This organogram shows our governance structure.

 

Annual General Meeting

The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists holds an Annual General Meeting (AGM) every year, usually in October or November.

Year in Review

Read the Society’s Annual Report for the year 2024/25 here

Board 2024-2026

The Board of the Society is led by President Gillian Walker. You can find out more about each member by clicking on the profiles below

First Vice-President: Damian Rice 

Second Vice-President: Nathan Cardy 

 

Board 2024-2026
Ian Byrne - Board Member

Ian is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Business Manager with extensive experience in clinical practice and healthcare operations.

  • Holds MSc in Business Management (First Class Honours) and MSc in Sports & Exercise Medicine, alongside a BSc in Physiotherapy
  • Sub-specialised in Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine, with 14 years of clinical experience and 5 years in operational leadership
  • Leads Orthopaedic and Spine Services at Beacon Hospital, overseeing strategic planning, consultant recruitment, and integration of new technologies
  • Former Allied Therapy Manager, managing a team of 50+ across five disciplines and driving service development and insurer negotiations
  • Active in education and research: Guest Lecturer at UCD, MSc thesis presented at FSEM Annual Scientific Conference, and advisor to healthcare start-up

 

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