About Us

Information about the College & Mission Statement

The ICO was founded in 1991 to advance ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery. The ICO is organised for education and scientific medical research purposes in connection with the treatment and diseases of the eye

The ICO is dedicated to promoting excellence in eye care through the education of its members, trainees and the public. Its goal is to maintain standards of excellence for the restoration of vision and the preservation of sight.

The College represents over 200 medical and surgical eye doctors throughout Ireland and Europe. It is the recognised body for ophthalmic training and education in the Republic of Ireland. 

Council / Staff / Committee

Honorary Officers of the College

  • President Ms Patricia Logan
  • Vice President Mr Paul Moriarty
  • President Elect Miss Marie Hickey Dwyer
  • Honorary Treasurer Mr Mark Cahill
  • Honorary Secretary Dr Patricia Quinlan

College Council

The Council of the College are elected for a three year term by the qualifying members of the College

Current members of Council:

  • Dr Garry Treacy
  • Mr Philip O Reilly
  • Mr Noel Horgan
  • Dr Margaret Pierse
  • Dr Margaret Morgan
  • Mr David Keegan
  • Dr Catherine McCrann
  • Mr Paul O Brien
  • Mr Paul Connell
  • Mr Paddy Condon
  • Dr Denise Curtin, Dean

 

College Committees

The College has several committees that address the business of the College incl;

  • Manpower, Education & Training Committee; Chair Mr Noel Horgan. Committee members; Mr Tim Fulcher, Mr Frank Kinsella, Ms Marie Hickey-Dwyer, Ms Shauna Quinn, Ms Sinead Fenton, Dr Denise Curtin, Prof Conor Murphy, Ms Yvonne Delaney, Ms Pat McGettrick, Ms Patricia Logan, Mr Mark Mulhern, Mr Paul Moriarty
  • Medical Eye Specialists Committee; Chair Dr Catherine McCrann. Committee members; Dr Marie Houlihan, Dr Tim Horgan, Dr Fatima Hamroush, Dr Grace O Malley, Dr Catherine McCrann, Dr Amanda Collum, Dr Fiona Kearns, Dr Susan Mullaney, Dr Ursula Behan, Dr Collette Dalton, Dr Aideen Hogan, Dr Margaret Morgan
  • Professional Competence Committee; Chair Mr Noel Horgan. Committee members; Dr Aideen Hogan, Mr Paul O Brien, Dr Susan Mullaney
  • Scientific & Yearbook Committee; Chair Mr Paul O Brien. Committee members; Prof Colm O Brien, Ms Patricia Logan, Dr Denise Curtin, Dr Fiona Kearns, Mr Stephen Beatty
  • Public Affairs Committee; Chair Mr Mark Cahill. Committee members; Ms Kathryn McCreery, Dr Alison Blake, Dr Martin Coyne, Dr Garry Treacy, Dr Darragh O Doherty

College Staff