Election of Members for Appointment to Registration Boards
RETURNING OFFICER'S DECLARATION
Notice of election of members for appointment to the Physiotherapists Registration Board, Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board, Social Workers Registration Board and Podiatrists Registration Board request for nomination was published in the Irish Times newspaper and on the website of www.coru.ie.
The closing date for receipt of nominations was 12 noon on 23 March 2026.
The following candidates have been declared validly nominated and declared as a candidate for election in their respective categories below.
Notice of election of members for appointment to the Physiotherapists Registration Board, Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board, Social Workers Registration Board and Podiatrists Registration Board request for nomination was published in the Irish Times newspaper and on the website of www.coru.ie.
The closing date for receipt of nominations was 12 noon on 23 March 2026.
The following candidates have been declared validly nominated and declared as a candidate for election in their respective categories below.
Physiotherapists Registration Board:
Candidates for election ballot for Category 1: Two vacancies for a registrant who is engaged in the practice of the profession
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Name: |
Joanne Dowds |
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Registration No: PT028659 |
County of Practice: Dublin |
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Name: |
Sheelagh McNeill |
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Registration No: PT036078 |
County of Practice: Sligo |
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Name: |
Jabeen Haider Asad |
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Registration No: PT068740 |
County of Practice: N/A |
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Name: |
Tracy Gallagher |
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Registration No: PT035126 |
County of Practice: Donegal |
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Name: |
Jesfer Dass Rathna Paul |
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Registration No: PT069014 |
County of Practice: N/A |
Since the number of candidates (five) is in excess of the number of vacancies (two), an election shall be held in respect of electoral Category 1. Details of this will be communicated to those eligible to vote in due course.
Category 2: One vacancy for a registrant who is engaged in the management of services provided by the profession
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Name: |
Róisín O'Hanlon |
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Registration No: PT027860 |
County of Practice: Westmeath |
The above candidate has been declared validly nominated and elected, as the number of candidates (one) equals the number of vacancies (one).
Speech and Language Therapists Registration Board:
Candidates for election ballot in Category 1: Three vacancies for a registrant who is engaged in the practice of the profession
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Name: |
Antonia Hussey |
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Registration No: SL014484 |
County of Practice: Dublin |
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Name: |
Chiara Healy |
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Registration No: SL010214 |
County of Practice: Tipperary |
The above candidates have been declared validly nominated and elected, as the number of candidates (two) is below the number of vacancies (three).
One vacancy remains to be filled.
Since no nominations were received for one vacancy in this category, in accordance with the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended) and the bye-law governing the election procedures (S.I. No. 444 of 2023), one member is to be appointed by the Minister under Section 28(6) in respect of Category 1.
Social Workers Registration Board:
Candidates for election ballot in Category 1: One vacancy for a registrant who is engaged in the practice of the profession
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Name: |
Rachel Delaney |
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Registration No: SW004119 |
County of Practice: Dublin |
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Name: |
Shauna Garrett |
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Registration No: SW059774 |
County of Practice: Donegal |
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Name: |
Donna Watson |
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Registration No: SW068918 |
County of Practice: Cork |
As the number of candidates (three) is in excess of the number of vacancies (one), a poll shall be held in respect of electoral Category 1. Details of this will be communicated to those eligible to vote in due course.
Category 2: One vacancy for a registrant who is engaged in the management of services of the profession
No nominations were received.
Since no nominations were received in this category, in accordance with the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended) and the bye-law governing the election procedures (S.I. No. 546 of 2025), one member is to be appointed by the Minister under Section 28(1)(a)(ii) in respect of Category 2.
Candidates for Category 3: One vacancy for a registrant engaged in the education and training of persons in the practice of the profession
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Name: |
Mary Kennedy |
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Registration No: SW003172 |
County of Practice: Dublin |
The above candidate has been declared validly nominated and elected, as the number of candidates (one) equals the number of vacancies (one).
Podiatrists Registration Board:
Candidates for election ballot in Category 1: One vacancy for a registrant who is engaged in the practice of the profession
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Name: |
John Conway |
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Registration No: PO058702 |
County of Practice: Dublin |
The above candidate has been declared validly nominated and elected, as the number of candidates (one) equals the number of vacancies (one).
Candidates for Category 2: One vacancy for a registrant who is engaged in the management of services provided by the profession
No nominations were received.
Since no nominations were received in this category, in accordance with the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended) and the bye-law governing the election procedures (S.I. No. 366 of 2023), one member is to be appointed by the Minister under Section 28(1)(a)(ii) in respect of Category 2.
Clare Quille
Returning Officer
07 April 2026