Dr. Joanne Walsh

Dr. Joanne Walsh serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Water Safety Ireland since November 2022 and holds a board member position as treasurer with the Association of Chief Executives of State Agencies since April 2024. With extensive experience in public health management and decision-making, Dr. Walsh was previously the Principal Officer of the Rural Water Unit at the Government of Ireland from September 2019 to November 2022 and held a similar role at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection from January 2014 to September 2019. Dr. Walsh’s medical career includes roles as a Medical Assessor with HSE and as a General Practitioner in various capacities. Academic qualifications include a Master's in Business Administration from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and multiple medical diplomas from esteemed institutions, showcasing a blend of healthcare and business expertise.