The recommendations of the Crowe Howarth report contributed to the development of the current outsourcing arrangements by the PSI for the IIOP with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). These arrangements are in place since May 2018.
The current contract agreement with the RCSI places the IIOP in the lead role with respect to the development and implementation of the CPD system for pharmacists and the development of pharmacy practice, in line with international best practice and evolving healthcare needs.
As part of the governance arrangements under the current contract with the RCSI, an Advisory Group oversees the work of the IIOP. This Advisory Group is appointed by the RCSI, with its purpose to advise the IIOP on the annual work programme, review and advise on performance, and generally advise the Executive Director of the IIOP on relevant matters pertaining to the execution of the work plan and achievement of performance targets. The PSI continues to advise and support the IIOP in its role.
This image depicts the governance structure for the IIOP: