Niall Rooney joined the Medisec team in 2018 with a wealth of litigation and healthcare experience gained over the past decade, advising and guiding medical professionals through every stage of medical negligence claims. Niall has considerable expertise advising medical practitioners in relation to all aspects of Medical Council complaints, Inquests, HSE and HIQA investigations. Prior to joining Medisec, Niall was a senior member of the Healthcare teams in Matheson and Eversheds Sutherland respectively, where he advised medical professionals and both public and private healthcare providers in relation to  high profile medical negligence claims and Medical Council complaints.

Aisling has over 10 years’ experience in healthcare law and medical negligence litigation, with rounded knowledge of the medico legal environment in Ireland and the particular challenges associated with regulatory and disciplinary proceedings. Having previously worked as In-House Legal Advisor to the Medical Council of Ireland, her particular interest lies in the regulatory sphere and in advising doctors who are the subject of regulatory complaints. She was the lead defence solicitor in a high profile Medical Council Fitness to Practise Inquiry concerning wrong site surgery and in subsequent successful Judicial Review proceedings which changed the landscape of regulatory law in Ireland.

Dee has worked as a healthcare solicitor since she qualified in 2012. Dee provides advice on a daily basis to doctors on medical, ethical and legal issues and supports doctors who are subject to claims or complaints.  She regularly presents on risk education, claim trends and best practice.  Dee has a strong background in all aspects of healthcare litigation and dispute resolution, having represented and defended a significant numbers of practitioners during her career. Dee has represented many medical professionals in disciplinary and regulatory matters, including Medical Council complaints, Fitness to Practise Inquiries and applications for suspension of Medical Council registration. Dee has acted on behalf of many practitioners at Inquests and Commissions of Investigations and HSE / HIQA inquiries. Dee also has experience in providing legal advice on all aspects of defamation and reputation issues. Dee previously worked as an associate in the Public and Regulatory Department of a leading law firm where she worked primarily for the Medical Council in investigating and preparing cases for Fitness to Practise Committees.

Síle joined the Medisec team in 2020. Síle has extensive experience in advising healthcare practitioners in both contentious and non-contentious areas of healthcare law. Prior to joining Medisec, Síle worked with the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) in London for over seven years where she represented healthcare practitioners in a wide variety of clinical negligence claims, including high value spinal surgery claims and complex meningitis cases. In addition, Síle gained extensive experience in assisting medical and dental practitioners in respect of regulatory complaints before the General Medical Council and General Dental Council and in respect of (NHS) England disciplinary investigations. She also regularly represented practitioners at Inquests. Síle provides Medisec members with support and advice regarding a wide variety of medico-legal and data protection matters on a daily basis as well as assisting members with claims and complaints.

Claire joined the Medisec team in 2018. Prior to joining Medisec, Claire worked in the Public and Regulatory department of an established Dublin law firm where she advised healthcare regulators in the context of professional disciplinary matters. During this time, Claire primarily advised the Medical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland in the context of investigating and preparing cases for hearing before fitness to practise and professional conduct committees. Claire has a strong background in litigation and dispute resolution having advised both Plaintiff and Defendant clients in the context of medical negligence, catastrophic and personal injury claims. Claire provides members with support and advice regarding a variety of medico-legal issues, claims and complaints on a daily basis.

Stephen joined Medisec in September 2021.  Prior to joining Medisec, Stephen practised at the bar for eleven years primarily in the areas of medical negligence and commercial law.  He has significant experience of representing doctors in a wide range of complex and high value cases.  Stephen has a particular interest in the area of mental health law and regularly acted as a chairman of Mental Health Tribunals having been appointed by the Mental Health Commission.  Stephen is also an accredited mediator and an associate of the Irish Tax Institute.

Prior to joining Medisec in 2023, Maria qualified as a solicitor in the healthcare team of a leading international insurance defence law firm.  Maria has broad range of experience representing the interest of Consultants, Dentists, GP’s and other medical professionals in high profile and complex litigation.  Maria also has a wealth of dispute resolution experience from roles in Australia, UK and Ireland.  Maria assists Medisec members daily by providing advice on medico legal issues, complaints and claims.

Stephanie joined Medisec in 2023 and is an experienced litigation solicitor specialising in healthcare law and the defence of medical negligence claims. Stephanie has advised a broad range of practitioners and entities in the healthcare sector and ­­has represented clients in the High Court and Circuit Court as well as at Tribunals and Coroner’s Inquests. In addition to claims based work, Stephanie has advised in relation to risk management, policy and procedure reviews and legislative and procedural reforms. She has also advised on regulatory matters including Medical Council Fitness to Practise Inquiries.

Stephanie qualified as a solicitor in 2013 having trained in a mid-sized practice where she gained significant experience in both Plaintiff and Defendant litigation. Subsequently, her practice for a number of years focused on catastrophic injury litigation and she has extensive experience in birth injury and cerebral palsy claims, obstetric injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and nervous shock claims. Stephanie also has experience in relation to capacity legislation.

Lisa graduated from UCD in 2006 with Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery degrees and completed post graduate GP training on the TCD/HSE GP Training Scheme in 2011. She holds post graduate Diplomas in Clinical Psychiatry from The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology from The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She has worked as a GP in North Wicklow and South Dublin. She currently works with the College Health Service at TCD and is the Sexual Health lead for the Healthy Trinity Committee. She is a former Director of Aware – Depression support and education services. Lisa is an Assistant Programme Director at the North Dublin City GP Training Scheme and has a special interest in medical education and health equity. She is a member of the Irish Student Health Association and the Medico – Legal Society of Ireland.

Suzanne joined the Medisec team in September 2020.  She has extensive experience in clinical risk management and education. She has been working in the field of medical defence since 2012. Suzanne has a clinical background with a wealth of experience in Ireland, UK  and Australia across both primary and secondary care. Suzanne is currently undertaking a Masters in in Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors in Edinburgh University.

She has worked with the ICGP minor surgery accreditation research project in 2016. During Covid 19 Suzanne “Answered Ireland’s Call” and worked as part of the HSE infection Control team.

Clodagh graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 1992 with a Bachelor in Dental Science.  She holds post graduate diplomas in Conscious Sedation, Clinical Hypnotherapy, NLP and an advanced diploma in Medical law from Kings Inns.  She has worked as a General Dental Practitioner in private practice for over 30 years and was the principal dentist in her own Dublin based practice for the past 23 years.  She recently sold her practice.

Since 2001 she has held a clinical lecturer’s position in the Dublin Dental School and University Hospital teaching students in advanced restorative dentistry.  She is currently the chairperson of the GP committee within the Irish Dental Association.  She is a past honorary secretary and past President of the IDA.

Trina has worked in the insurance and reinsurance industry since 2010 and brings a range of experience and knowledge to the team. Trina is responsible for managing the daily financial activities and financial reporting of the company. Trina is a fellow of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Alex joined the Medisec membership team in March 2022. He deals with all our members’ queries and requests as well as processing any policy changes. Alex holds a degree in Business Management from Technical University Dublin and a degree in Computer Science from National College of Ireland. He has five years’ experience in the insurance industry including an underwriting role in a multinational company. Alex is APA and CIP qualified with the Insurance Institute of Ireland.

Liam joined the Medisec membership team in 2023. He deals with all membership related queries, prepares quotes and makes policy adjustments. Liam holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Studies and a Higher Certificate in Real Estate Valuation. Liam is a member of the Insurance Institute of Ireland and is APA in Commercial Insurance and Private Medical Insurance. He has 12 years of experience in sales and operations in a large multinational insurance firm prior joining Medisec.

Emma commenced employment with Medisec in July 2022 as a receptionist, and PA to our CEO Ruth Shipsey. With a background in customer service, she has learned excellent communication skills and takes the time to listen to members with a genuine warmth. She is highly focused on maintaining a professional, helpful, and courteous relationship with our members.  She is currently assisting the membership team and is APA qualified with the Insurance Institute of Ireland.