Health Research Board/An Bórd Taighde Sláinte

Legal basis: S.I. No. 279/1986 - The Health Research Board (Establishment) Order 1986.
Maximum Number of Positions: 10
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (7), Male (5)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (58%), Male (42%)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Andy Heffernan 30/04/2026 29/04/2031 Board Member Nominated and appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Cliona Saidléar (Dr) 09/04/2021 09/04/2026 08/04/2029 Board Member Nominated and appointed by the Minister for Health following a PAS Process
Julie Ling (Dr) 09/04/2021 09/04/2026 08/04/2029 Board Member Nominated and appointed by the Minister for Health following a PAS Process
Leonora Bishop (Dr) 08/11/2022 07/11/2027 Board Member Nominated and appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Mark Lawler (Prof) 11/07/2024 10/07/2029 Board Member Nominated and appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Martina Ní Chúlain (Dr) 15/10/2024 14/10/2029 Board Member Nominated and appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Paula Kilbane (Dr) 30/04/2026 29/04/2031 Board Member Nominated and appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Peter Doran (Prof) 11/07/2024 10/07/2029 Board Member Nominated and appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Sarah Barry (Dr) 11/12/2022 10/12/2027 Board Member Nominated and appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Terence McWade (Dr) 09/04/2021 08/04/2026 Board Member Nominated and appointed by the Minister for Health following a PAS Process
Tom Fahey (Prof) 18/01/2018 18/01/2023 17/01/2026 Board Member Nominated and appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process
Tracy Cunningham (Dr) 15/07/2019 15/07/2024 14/07/2027 Chair Nominated and appointed by the Minister for Health following PAS Process. Appointed as Chairperson 15.07.24 following PAS process.