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27 June 2003

Press Statement

New Chair, Hon. Secretary and Executive for
Irish College of Psychiatrists

The first elections to the Executive of the newly formed Irish College of Psychiatrists were held this month and the results are posted below. The Executive will hold office for two years from 2 July 2003 – and are also eligible to stand for election for a second two-year term.

Dr Colette Halpin, outgoing Chairperson, said to-day, "I want to congratulate all of the officers on their election. I wish Dr Kate Ganter and the entire Executive every success over the next two years. There are challenging times ahead for Psychiatry and psychiatrists – and The Irish College now has the structure and commitment to ensure the services to our patients are maximised in all respects"

Election Results

Chairman: Dr Kate Ganter – Lucena Clinic, Rathgar, Dublin 6

Hon. Secretary: Dr James Lucey – St Patrick’s Hospital, Dublin 8.

Executive Members:

Dr Jackie Benbow – Consultant Psychiatrist, St Brendan’s Hospital, Dublin 7

Dr Amanda Burke – Senior Registrar, St Anne’s Children’s Centre, Galway

Dr Brendan Cassidy – Consultant Psychiatrist, Cluain Mhuire Family Centre, Dublin

Dr Robert Daly – Consultant Psychiatrist, St Ita’s Hospital, Dublin 8

Dr Philip Dodd – Senior Registrar, St Vincent’s Hospital, Fairview, Dublin 3.

Dr Margaret Kelleher – Consultant Psychiatrist, Tralee General Hospital

Dr Harry Kennedy – Consultant Psychiatrist, Central Mental Hospital, Dublin.

Dr Greg Swanwick – Consultant Psychiatrist, Adelaide & Meath Hospital, incorporating NCH, Tallaght, Dublin.

 

 

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