The ITS was formed to support education and research into respiratory disease and its management on the island of Ireland. It also promotes awareness amongst the public and relevant authorities of related public health issues including smoking, pollution and occupational factors.
The Irish Thoracic Society supports the introduction of an Opt-Out Organ Donation Consent System. Briefing Paper – Human Tissue Bill IDN from members of the Irish Donors Network.
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The Irish Thoracic Society supports a European Citizen’s Initiative for a Tobacco Free Europe which aims to achieve the first European tobacco free generation and a tobacco free environment by 2030. 1 million signatures are needed across Europe. Ireland needs to reach 9,165 signatures. ECITFE TFRI News Release January 2023 Information About European Citizens’ Initiative […]
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The Irish Thoracic Society Award for Outstanding Contribution to Respiratory Medicine was presented to Professor Shane O’Neill at the ITS Gala Dinner. Pictured: Prof. Gerry McElvaney and Prof. Shane O’Neill
Read More »A report written by Dr Máire O’Connor, Ms Eimir Hurley, Ms Suzanne McCormack & 
Professor Terry O’Connor on behalf of the Irish Thoracic Society.
Please click the link below to view the report.
Our new book – “A History of the Irish Thoracic Society” was recently published. You can view a digital version here or contact us to request a copy of the book. Listen to an interview with Professor Muiris FitzGerald on Newstalk’s ‘Talking History’ here.
