Paula Barry Walsh

Paula's career spanned over 30 years in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). She was Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer for 9 years, her responsibilities across the One Health, One Welfare spectrum focused on development of policy, strategic leadership and business delivery. Her experience has given her a  thorough understanding of organisational and regulatory systems.  She was a member of the Management Board of DAFM, its Internal Audit Committee, and chaired the Gender Balance Committee.  

Paula is currently a member of the Veterinary Council of Ireland and the Food Safety Consultative Council of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. She also provides support as a One Health Lead Expert to Sustainable Food Systems Ireland, an international consultancy group which offers technical assistance in all aspects of agri-food development and regulation. Paula graduated in 1982 with an MVB from UCD (NUI) and has since completed a Masters in Applied Food Science, a Certificate in Welfare, Ethics and Law, and a Certificate in Corporate Governance. 

Paula has been appointed to the PSI Council as a public interest nominee.

Term ends: 15 June 2026