Appointment process open to fill Ordinary Member vacancy on the PSI Council

The Minister for Health is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of Ordinary Member to the Council (the governing board) of the PSI. 

The process is being conducted by the State Boards division of publicjobs. Details about the role and requirements, and about the PSI and its governance, can be read in the information booklet that is available on publicjobs.ie. 

The current application process in particular requires candidates with experience at the appropriate senior level in cybersecurity and information governance. 

The PSI is governed by a 21-member Council. All appointments to the PSI Council are made by the Minister for Health in accordance with the provisions of the Pharmacy Act 2007. Council members act in the public interest to ensure that the PSI’s statutory functions are performed effectively. Collectively, Council members provide the relevant expertise, knowledge, and experience necessary to fulfil all statutory duties and governance responsibilities. The Council is accountable to the Minister for Health and to the Oireachtas. Read more about governance of the PSI on this website.  

The Minister encourages applications from diverse, qualified candidates to ensure the board is a true reflection of Irish society and shall have regard to the desirability for gender balance, diversity and inclusion as the Minister considers appropriate and determines from time to time when making appointments, in line with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016. 

Applications must be made through the portal on www.publicjobs.ie, following the instructions provided in the information booklet. The closing date for this vacancy is 15.00 on 16 June 2026. Any questions regarding the application process should be sent by email to stateboards@publicjobs.ie.