 Founded in 1956 Medico-Legal Society of Ireland |
Welcome to the Medico-Legal Society of IrelandAs the newly elected President of the Society and on behalf of the Patron, Past Presidents, Officers and Council of the Society, it is my great pleasure to share with you this very special 70th Platinum Session Programme of Events for 2025 - 2026 celebratory 70th year. We will officially launch our programme on Thursday 9th October 2025 at the Kildare Street University Club. Our society was founded in August 1956. It facilitates and encourages discussions and the exchange of views between members of the medical, legal and associated professions that are of mutual interest. For almost seven decades, our society has continued its unique role in advancing medico-legal knowledge in Ireland. One of our society’s great strengths has been the quality and relevance of its topics and speakers, addressing current medico-legal topics. Each monthly talk is awarded 2 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points by the College of Psychiatrists Ireland. Dr Zetti Azvee, President |
The Medico-Legal Society of Ireland
Founded in 1956
Programme for the 71st Session 2026-2027
2 CPD points from the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
Lectures take place at 7pm sharp (unless otherwise stated)
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Thursday, 15th October 2026
Programme Launch and Inaugural Address
Kildare Street and University Club
‘Social Media and Professionalism’
Professor Matthew Sadlier, Consultant Psychiatrist.
President, Irish Medical Organisation
Reception at 6.00pm followed by lecture at 7.00pm
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Thursday, 12th November 2026
Kildare Street and University Club
‘Provision of a Psychiatry Service to the Deaf Community – Medico-Legal Aspects’
Dr Aidan Collins, Consultant Psychiatrist.
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Thursday, 21stth January 2027
Kildare Street and University Club
The Fermoy Incident: ‘Historical, Medical and Legal Rediscovery’
Dr David Honan, Consultant Anaesthesiologist.
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Saturday, 27th February 2027
Medico-Legal Society Academic Day 2027
The Honorable Society of King’s Inns
(Programme to follow)
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Thursday, 25th March 2027
Kildare Street and University Club
‘Management of Clinical Claims in the Public Healthcare System’
Mr Philip Fagan, Senior Clinical Claims Manager, State Claims Agency.
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Thursday, 22nd April 2027
Kildare Street and University Club
15 Years after Savita Halappanavar: ‘Legislative, Clinical and Societal Change and Continuing Challenges for Irish Maternity Services’
Professor Keelin O’Donoghue, Consultant Obstetrician, Maternal-Foetal Medicine Sub-Specialist.
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Saturday, 22nd May 2027
Kildare Street and University Club
Annual Maytime Gala Dinner (Black-tie)
(Details to follow)
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Thursday, 24th June 2027 @ 6.30pm
Kildare Street and University Club
Lecture and Annual General Meeting of the Society
‘Medico-Legal Aspects of Aviation Medicine’
Dr Nicole Farrell, Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
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