O’Hare Hired as PSNI Council President

On the last day of September, it was published that Jim Livingstone, who had stood for eight years as Council President, has stepped out of his role in Northern Ireland’s Pharmaceutical Society, with his position filled by Geraldine O’Hare, a forensic psychologist.

Geraldine O’Hare will begin her role at the beginning of next month. In her career she has been awarded for her success’ in the criminal justice field, receiving the BPS Award for Innovation in Practice in 2019. PSNI described O’Hare as having “extensive experience working with the health and justice sector, regulatory bodies and professional boards.”

Trevor Patterson, Chief Executive of PSNI, expressed that O’Hare’s wealth of “experience and skills will be extremely valuable during a period of significant change within pharmacy and regulation.”

Commenting on Livingstone’s accomplishments at PSNI, Patterson articulated that “Jim has shown exceptional dedication and commitment. He has skillfully steered the Council and overseen the governance of the organisation with significant skill, powerful leadership, and enthusiasm, especially during the pandemic.”

Jonathan Patton, Vice President of the organisation, commented that Livingstone had an undeniable “passion for public protection and the work of Council, having open and healthy debate, and finding the best route forward in any situation. He leaves the Pharmaceutical Society NI and the Council in a strong position going forward.”

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