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Legal Services Regulatory Authority appoints Niamh Muldoon as Chief Executive Officer
Appointment comes as LSRA prepares to deliver next phase of regulatory programme
Wednesday, 11th March 2026
The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) has announced the appointment of Niamh Muldoon as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Muldoon will take up the role on Monday, 23rd March 2026.
The LSRA is an independent statutory body established under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015. It regulates the provision of legal services by barristers and solicitors and works to maintain and improve standards in the public interest.
Since its establishment, the LSRA has introduced significant reforms to the regulation of legal services, including new business models such as limited liability partnerships and legal partnerships. Its work is focused on delivering modern and effective oversight that supports high professional standards, transparency and consumer confidence. Now in its tenth year of operation, the LSRA continues to focus on effective, proportionate regulation and public confidence in legal services.
Ms Muldoon joins the LSRA from the Veterinary Council of Ireland, where she has served as Chief Executive Officer and Registrar since 2019. She previously held senior roles at the Medical Council and began her career as a solicitor in private practice. She succeeds Dr Brian Doherty, who departed the LSRA in September 2025 to take up the post of Deputy Police Ombudsman in Fiosrú. Tony Watson, Head of the LSRA’s Complaints, Investigations and Resolutions Department, served as Interim CEO.
Commenting on the appointment, Tom Boland, Chair of the LSRA, said:
“Now in its tenth year of operation, the LSRA is focused on delivering the next phase of our work and our vision for legal services that are trusted and accessible to all. Niamh brings strong leadership and regulatory experience at an important point for the organisation. We look forward to working with her as we continue to strengthen standards, support consumers and ensure the effective regulation of legal services in the public interest.”
Ms Muldoon said:
“The LSRA plays a vital role in supporting standards in legal services and enabling public confidence in the professions. I look forward to leading the organisation and working with the team and stakeholders to ensure that we continue to deliver trusted and effective regulation. Having been privileged to work across professional regulation, I value the importance of balancing high standards with clarity and fairness for both our respected legal professionals and the public.”
Further information about the LSRA and its work is available at www.lsra.ie
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