Our team
The CIPD in Ireland is based in Dublin and supported by a National Committee and six Regional Committees
The CIPD in Dublin
| Job title | Name |
|---|---|
| CIPD Ireland Director | Mary Connaughton |
| HR Projects and Engagement Manager | Jane McDonald |
| Membership Development and Communications Manager | Lisa Hogan |
| Operations Manager | Lindy Mooney |
| Project Executive | Fiona McDermott |
| Events Executive | Jacinta O'Rourke |
National and Regional Committee Members
The National and Regional Committees act as channels for engaging with members and potential members at a national and local level. In conjunction with the CIPD Ireland Director, their work supports the CIPD’s purpose and strategic priorities.
| Positions held | Name |
|---|---|
| Honorary Chair | Joyce Rigby Jones, Joint Managing Director, Voltedge Human Resources Specialists |
| Honorary Vice Chair | Barry Holmes, Director of Human Resources, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland |
| Honorary Secretary | Josephine Butler, Quality Manager, Organic Lens Manufacturing |
| Committee Member | Alison Hodgson, VP People, Virgin Media Ireland |
| Committee Member | Paul Candon, CEO, United Hardware |
| Committee Member | Paul Creedon, Global Head of HR (Plasma), Takeda |
| Committee Member | Orla Maher, HR Manager, ESB |
| Committee Member | Derek McKay, MD, Adare HRM |
| Region | Name |
|---|---|
| Mid West | Lavinia Duggan Ryan |
| Midlands | Caroline Ward |
| North West | Lesley Ann Culkin |
| South East | Meg Lynch |
| Southern | Andrew Mulcahy |
| West | John Geraghty |
Terms of Reference
These Terms of Reference relate to the operation of the CIPD's National Committee and Regional Committees in Ireland.
Regional network
Our regions are local networks of volunteers who work to provide you with networking and learning opportunities. So get in touch with your local region to find out what's happening in your area
Who we are
We're a registered charity with a highly respected Royal Charter: we exist to make sure work benefits everyone
Job vacancies
The latest opportunities to join our team
Contact us
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic all our offices remain closed. Please use this form to send us your enquiry and we'll respond within one working day. If you’d rather speak to us straight away, please phone us in Dublin.
What we do
What does championing better work and working lives look like in practice?