 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 70th Platinum Session 2025-2026
2 CPD points from the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
Lectures take place at 7pm sharp (unless otherwise stated)
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Thursday, 9th October 2025
Programme Launch and Inaugural Address
Kildare Street and University Club
‘The Changing Face of Homicide in Ireland’
Dr Linda Mulligan, Chief State Pathologist
Reception at 6.00pm followed by lecture at 7.00pm
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Thursday, 13th November 2025
Kildare Street and University Club
‘Insights into the Covid19 Pandemic - 5 years on’
Prof Mary Horgan, Professor of Infectious Diseases, UCD.
Interim Chief Medical Officer, Dept of Health
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Thursday, 15th January 2026
Kildare Street and University Club
‘The Expert Witness’
Mr Ronan Kennedy SC
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Saturday, 28th February 2026
Medico-Legal Society Academic Day
The Honorable Society of King’s Inns
‘The Living, the Dead and the Law: Ethics at the Edge of Medicine’
(Programme to follow)
Followed by
Medico-Legal Society’s Platinum Celebration Dinner
President’s Hall, Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7
(Details to follow)
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Thursday, 26th March 2026
Kildare Street and University Club
‘Disclosure, Discovery and Admissibility’
Mr Tony McGillicuddy SC
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Thursday, 23rd April 2026
Kildare Street and University Club
President’s Address
‘Diversity and Determinants of Health’
Dr Zetti Azvee, President, Medico-Legal Society of Ireland
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Saturday, 23rd May 2026
Kildare Street and University Club
Annual Maytime Gala Dinner (Black-tie)
(Details to follow)
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Thursday, 25th June 2026 @ 6.30pm
The Honorable Society of King’s Inns
Annual General Meeting and CPD
‘Harnessing the Power of Story in Healthcare, Law and Policy’
Dr Suzanne Crowe, Author, Consultant Paediatric Anaesthesiologist.
President, Medical Council of Ireland
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