About Us

The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) is the national, professional association representing Speech and Language Therapists in Ireland. We continuously strive for excellence, relevance and representativeness. IASLT aims to advance and promote the profession by: a. leading, supporting and protecting members and enable them to achieve the highest standards of professional care. b. influencing, impacting and instigating practice and policy developments which impact members and those that they service We actively promote the speech and language therapy profession in Ireland and advocate for our service users. We strive to provide up-to-date information for the general public to aid in the understanding of common speech and language disorders and to increase awareness of available services. IASLT provides information, resources and CPD opportunities to SLTs currently working or considering work in Ireland.

IASLT’s Values are: Respect | Partnership | Empowerment | Representation | Excellence | Impact

The IASLT is the voice for speech and language therapists in Ireland by representing the profession at national and international level. The IASLT supports its members by...

Supporting the continuing professional development of SLTs through education and research
Establishing, promoting and maintaining professional standards
Coordinating, gathering and disseminating information and promoting exchange of professional information
Evaluating, accrediting and monitoring speech and language therapy training courses
Developing such policies as are necessary to support the aims
Providing such administrative and structural facilities as are necessary to promote the objectives of IASLT.

IASLT members contribute to and benefit from the development of the speech and language therapy profession in Ireland. Examples of such work by the IASLT Include:

Collaboration with our service users in awareness days
Position papers
Pre-budget submission
Responding to government consultations, such as the Criminal Justice Strategy, Sharing the Vision
Providing opportunities for our members to be part of a national community of speech and language therapists
Creating volunteer advocacy opportunities for all members to help promote the speech and language therapy profession and the right to access communication and safe swallowing for all.

Read the IASLT Strategic Plan 2023-2025 here

Organisation Structure

Our people

IASLT has a number of key structures in order to carry out its functions including a Board of Directors, Staff, Standing Committees, Sub-Committees and Delegates/Reps.

Board Of Directors

IASLT has a Board of Directors who do not get any remuneration for their work. The Board of Directors are the governors of IASLT and have legal accountability and responsibility for the Association.

IASLT employs a small core team: About Us | Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists (IASLT)

IASLT remains a Volunteer-led organisation, continuing to rely on the passion and dedication of our members who volunteer their time for the benefit of our profession and people that we service. Each Volunteer generously gives of their time and contributes to the development of standards of practice, influencing national strategy, enhancing the profile of the SLT community as we connect with multiple stakeholders to ensure SLT’s contribution to excellence in healthcare is recognised .

IASLT is an organisation run by its members for its members, which despite its size maintains a high profile nationally and internationally. Being a member means that you are part of a vibrant community of speech and language therapists in Ireland. It allows you to keep in contact with professional issues which influence your practice.

Because IASLT is part of an international mutual recognition agreement for recognition of professional association credentials, full membership of IASLT facilitates recognition of your SLT qualification in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Our Organisation

Board Of Directors

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Team

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Standing Committees

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IASLT Sub Committees

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IASLT Standing Committees

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SIGs

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Standing Committees

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AGM and Conference Committee

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Finance and Risk Committee

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Professional Standards Standing Committee

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Communications Standing Committee

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Nominations Committee

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Our Team Members

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Edel Dunphy

IASLT Chief Operations Officer

Edel graduated with a BSc. in Clinical Speech and Language Studies from Trinity College, Dublin in 2001 and has worked primarily with adult populations across acute, community and residential services. Edel obtained a Masters in Healthcare Management from RCSI in 2010.

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Caroline Bouse

IASLT Professional Development Manager

Caroline graduated with Honours MSc. in Speech and Language Therapy (professional qualification) from University of Limerick in 2013, and has worked in various paediatric settings including primary care, CAMHS, and privately. Caroline is committed to supporting the provision of timely, evidence-based, accessible professional development opportunities, as part of her role with the IASLT. Caroline currently chairs the National HSCP Professional Development Network, and completed a Diploma in Project Management in 2024.

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Jan Bradley

IASLT Administration Officer

Jan has been IASLT Administration Officer for many years and is committed to supporting all IASLT Members, Council and Committees. She enjoys the dynamic and busy aspect of her work along with the daily interaction with members.

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Our Board of Directors

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Áine Lawlor

IASLT Chairperson

Áine Lawlor is a Speech and Language Therapy Manager for Primary Care HSE services in Dublin South City. She graduated with a BSc in Clinical Speech and Language Studies from Trinity College Dublin.

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Clare Meskill

Company Secretary

Clare Meskill is a Speech and Language Therapist who graduated with a BSc in Speech and Language Therapy from University College Cork (UCC). Clare is the founder of Teleatherapy, a MedTech company that provides remote voice therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

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Shane Stafford

Director & Chair of CSC

Shane is a Pi-shaped marketer with nearly two decades of experience in highly regulated global markets delivering brand engagement across television, mobile, web and gaming platforms for top tier companies like Paddy Power and BetVictor.

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Learn about the history of SLT in Ireland

IASLT Strategic Plan 2023-2025

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