Regional Committee
IIESMS regional representation and local engagement across Ireland.
Regional Committees: Your Alternative Route Into the Institute
IIESMS is built around five specialist sector groups (Fire Safety, Safety and Health, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Management and Healthcare) and four geographic regional committees aligned with the provinces of Ireland. Every member finds a home in one or the other.
If your professional focus aligns clearly with one of the five disciplines, you will typically join the matching sector group as your primary community. If your work spans multiple disciplines, sits outside the five core sectors, or if you value networking with peers closer to home, a regional committee is the right fit. Regional committees bring members together geographically for CPD events, site visits, networking, local advocacy and peer support.
Members can also engage with both a sector group and a regional committee. Both structures feed into the National Council through liaison officers, so your voice is represented in national governance whichever route you choose.
Four Regions, Provincial Structure
The IIESMS Regional Committee structure is being formally constituted during 2026 under the new Articles of Association v1.3 and Byelaws v1.3. Ireland is organised into four regions aligned with the historic provinces: Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster. Each regional committee can have up to 16 voting members and operates with a quorum of three, meeting at least quarterly (virtual and hybrid meetings are permitted).
Each region is led by a Regional Lead who serves as the first point of contact for members in that area, coordinates local meetings and CPD activity, and channels regional feedback into the National Council. Regional leads serve an initial term of two years, renewable once at the discretion of the National Council.
We are seeking a Regional Lead for each of the four regions. Expressions of interest are welcome from Members (M.IIESMS), Fellows (F.IIESMS) and Certified grade holders who hold current IIESMS membership, have the time to commit to quarterly regional activity, and can demonstrate professional standing in their field. Write to [email protected] to register your interest.
The Four IIESMS Regions
Each region corresponds to a province of Ireland. Select the region where you live or primarily work.
Leinster - Seeking Regional Lead
Counties covered: Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath, Louth, Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath, Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny. The largest region by population and employment, with strong representation across public administration, healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, logistics and the built environment. Write to [email protected] to express interest in leading this region.
Munster - Seeking Regional Lead
Counties covered: Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Limerick, Clare and Tipperary. Home to the Institute's registered office in Waterford and a major hub for the biopharmaceutical, medical device, food and hospitality industries. Write to [email protected] to express interest in leading this region.
Connacht - Seeking Regional Lead
Counties covered: Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim. Strong presence in medical devices, higher education and tourism, with growing demand for fire safety, facilities management and occupational health expertise. Write to [email protected] to express interest in leading this region.
Ulster - Seeking Regional Lead
Counties covered: Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan (Republic of Ireland); Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone (Northern Ireland). An all-island region recognising the cross-border working of many safety, engineering and facilities professionals. Write to [email protected] to express interest in leading this region.
Get Involved Locally
Members are encouraged to participate in regional activities, attend local events and consider volunteering as a regional representative or lead. Getting involved at regional level is a valuable way to grow your professional network, contribute to the Institute's mission and help shape the services IIESMS provides to members in your area. Regional activities typically include CPD seminars, site visits, legislation briefings, career events and informal networking.
Contact
To find out about regional activities in your area, nominate a Regional Lead, or express interest in joining a regional committee, contact the IIESMS office at [email protected] or call +353 (0)51 311134. The Institute's registered office is at 2 Georges Street, Waterford, Co Waterford, X91 AH9K, Ireland.
Regional involvement
Contact the Institute to find out about regional committee activity in your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about IIESMS regional committees
Four: Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster. Each region corresponds to a historic province of Ireland. The Ulster region is all-island, covering the three Ulster counties in the Republic and the six counties in Northern Ireland.
Every IIESMS member must be aligned to either a sector group or a regional committee as their primary engagement route. Members whose work clearly aligns with one of the five disciplines usually choose the matching sector group. Members whose work sits outside those disciplines, or who want closer geographic engagement, choose a regional committee. Many members engage with both.
Regional committees organise CPD events, networking, site visits, legislation briefings and career events at a local level. They promote IIESMS activities, gather member feedback, and channel regional concerns into the National Council via a liaison officer.
Regional Leads are appointed from Members (M.IIESMS), Fellows (F.IIESMS) or Certified grade holders who are in good standing, can commit to quarterly activity, and demonstrate professional standing in their field. The initial term is two years, renewable once at Council discretion.
Up to 16 voting members per region, in line with the membership cap that also applies to the five sector groups. The quorum for a regional committee meeting is three.
Regional committees meet at least quarterly. Virtual and hybrid meetings are permitted, and additional meetings may be arranged around local events, site visits or specific projects.
Contact the Institute office at [email protected] or call +353 (0)51 311134. State your county and preferred engagement mode (sector group, regional committee, or both). We will connect you to the relevant Regional Lead or sector chair.
Yes. IIESMS operates on an all-island basis, and the Ulster region covers all nine counties of the province, recognising the cross-border working of many safety, engineering and facilities professionals.