Our Mission

The Irish Thoracic Society is the national organisation representing respiratory healthcare professionals throughout Ireland. The society is dedicated to championing excellence in the prevention, diagnosis, and clinical care of respiratory disease through its work in advocacy, education and research.

It aims to influence national policy and services to help reduce the health and economic burden of lung disease, and to ensure equitable access to the best standards of respiratory care across the country. Further, it aims to work in a spirit of partnership and collaboration with all those who share our vision including patient organisations, government, the HSE, industry and academia.