CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Catholic Primary Schools Management Association (CPSMA) is the dedicated representative body for the management of Catholic primary schools throughout Ireland. The association works on behalf of school principals, chairpersons and board members, offering a comprehensive suite of support services that help schools navigate governance, finance, child-protection and data-protection matters.

Through its Members Menu, CPSMA provides practical resources such as appointment guidance, board-of-management advice, legislative updates, training programmes, webinars and publications. It also circulates newsletters, offers procurement and finance assistance, and organises the annual general meeting and other key events. By championing best practice and a shared ethos, the association ensures that Catholic primary schools can focus on delivering high-quality education while meeting statutory requirements.

CPSMA's work is underpinned by active communication with its members, exemplified by regular news updates and media appearances, such as Secretary Seamus Mulconry's discussion on school finances and free-meal schemes on Newstalk's *Hard Shoulder*. The association remains a central hub for guidance, support and professional development for Catholic primary school leadership across the country.