Home / About Us / Executive Committees The Institute’s Constitution provides for a number of Executive Committees, made up of board members and members. The Committee structure offers enhanced opportunities to get involved in your Institute and profession. Sitting on an IPI Committee puts you at the heart of developments in your profession and allows you to meet and work with a range of interesting people working across planning in Ireland. Executive Committees 2026 • Governance and Risk Committee: Oversees compliance, risk management, and governance policies.• Finance and Audit Committee: Advises on budgeting, financial procedures, and audits.• Policy and Practice Committee: Prepares policy submissions, best practice notes, and manages the Institute’s journal Pleanáil.• Membership Committee: Reviews membership applications, supports member engagement, and recommends improvements.• Technical and Education Committee: Advises on course accreditation and education policy.• Branches Committee: Coordinates branch activities and supports professional development. The guidelines setting how our our Cork, Northern and Dublin Branches operate are available here.• Nominations Committee: Sub Committee of Council• Ethics and Professional Practice Committee: Oversees our code of conduct The Institute also established a Climate Action and Sustainability Working Group in 2025.