 Founded in 1956 Medico-Legal Society of Ireland |
Welcome to the Medico-Legal Society of Ireland
The Medico-Legal Society of Ireland was formed in 1956 with the aim of promoting discussion and understanding between members of the medical, legal and associated professions. Continuing medical and scientific developments create new medico-legal issues. New legislation and legal developments affect medical practice. The professions share common interests and problems thus benefiting both areas to seek a greater understanding of each other’s perspectives on common issues.
The Society invites key speakers to address current medico-legal topics. The academic lectures attract Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points. Each lecture for the forthcoming 69th Session will provide 2 CPD points. The Society is currently in recess while the 69th Programme is being prepared by Council. Mary Kennedy President |
The Medico-Legal Society of Ireland
Founded in 1956
THE PROGRAMME FOR THE 69th SESSION 2024 - 2025
Lectures will take place at 7pm sharp (unless otherwise stated)
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Thursday, 10th October 2024
Programme Launch and Inaugural Address
Kildare Street and University Club
Forensic Science: ‘Back to the Future’
Dr Sheila Willis, Vice President, Medico-Legal Society of Ireland
Lecture at 6.30pm
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Thursday, 14th November 2024
Kildare Street and University Club
Mental Health Bill 2024: ‘One step forward, three steps back - can human rights do humans wrong?’
Dr Lorcan Martin, Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist, President, College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
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Thursday, 16th January 2025
Kildare Street and University Club
The Mental Health Acts and Decisional Capacity: ‘Challenges and Future Directions’
Dr Ciarán Craven SC
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Thursday, 13th February 2025
Kildare Street and University Club
President’s Address
Behind Closed Doors: ‘Women in Custody’
Ms Mary Kennedy, President, Medico-Legal Society of Ireland
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Thursday, 27th March 2025
Kildare Street and University Club
Deaths in Custody: ‘Medico-Legal Considerations’
Dr David Joyce, Acting Clinical Lead for Irish Prison Service and Ms Darina Ryan-Pilkington, Risk and Compliance Manager, Irish Prison Service
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Saturday, 17th May 2025
We are very pleased to announce that the Annual Maytime Gala Dinner registration for ticket sales is now available through the society's website through this link:
Annual Maytime Gala Dinner
Saturday, 17th May 2025
Kildare Street University Club,
17 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.
Pre-dinner Reception @ 7pm
Dinner at 8pm
Followed by
'A toast to medicine by The Honourable Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds, President of the Consultative Council of European Judges and a toast to law by Mr Paul Maginn, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and President of the Northern Ireland Medico Legal Society’
Cost: €90pp (including wine)
Black Tie
The Officers of the society,
Ms Mary Kennedy , Ms Cathrina Keville BL, Ms Yvanne Kennedy and Dr Zetti Azvee
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Saturday, 21st June 2025
Titanic Hotel, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joint Academic Day 2025
Medico-Legal Society of Ireland
The Northern Ireland Medico-Legal Society
Unmasking the Truth: Whistleblowing in Medicine and Law
Program
EventBrite link for ticket purchase
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Thursday, 26th June 2025 @ 6.30pm
The Honorable Society of King’s Inns
Lecture and Annual General Meeting of the Society
Tackling Dangerous Driver Behaviour: ‘Alcohol Interlock Devices and Intelligent Speed Assistance’
Professor Denis Cusack, Director of Medical Bureau of Road Safety and Coroner Service
Monthly lectures are delivered both in person and live streamed online on the evening of the lecture. Members must register in advance should they wish to join online, and a link to the online lecture will be provided.
CPD certificates of attendance will be emailed to registered attendees following each meeting.
Members and their guests are encouraged to join the Council and speakers for dinner (where applicable) after the lectures. Dinner with beverages is €60 per person.
Members intending to dine must book in advance. Dinner bookings received up to three working days before the lecture dates are confirmed. Bookings made thereafter are not confirmed and places are allocated on a stand-by basis only.
To book dinner places please email: Honorary Treasurer, treasurermedicolegalsoc@gmail.com Members who book for dinner and who do not attend or who do not cancel their booking at least three working days before the lecture date will be liable for the full cost (€70).
Please observe the Kildare Street and University Club dress code when attending our Society’s events.
The dress code is jacket and tie for gentlemen and similar appropriate dress for ladies (no trainers or denim). Mobile phones must be turned off while in the Club.
Advance notice for all lectures and dining will be circulated by the Honorary Secretary.