THE DUBLIN SOLICITORS BAR ASSOCIATION CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR in association with the
IRISH MENTAL HEALTH LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2001, AN UPDATE

Thursday 25 FEBRUARY 2016
Law Society
Blackhall Place
Dublin 7
4.00pm – 7.00pm

The DSBA Mental Health and Capacity Committee are pleased to present this seminar in conjunction with the Irish Mental Health Lawyers Association. The Seminar will be chaired by Judge Groarke, President of the Circuit court and includes talks by Patricia Gilheaney, CEO of the Mental Health Commission and by experts in the area of mental health law. It will provide updates on case law, on the review of the mental health act and will also provide guidance on best practice at tribunals and in circuit court appeals

Patricia Gilheaney, CEO Mental Health Commission- Review of Mental Health Act 2001
John Neville, Solicitor - Circuit Court Appeals.
Niall Nolan, B.L. - “Litera Scripta Manet", update on Mental Health Case Law
Keith Walsh, Solicitor - Best practice for solicitors acting for clients before mental health tribunals
THE HON. MR. JUSTICE RAYMOND GROARKE WILL CHAIR THIS SEMINAR

Full Brochure and Booking information:
http://www.dsba.ie/seminars/mental-health-act-seminar-25th-february-2016.2446.html