Medical Advisory Committee

The Medical Advisory Committee is a Standing Committee of Council who consider and advise Council on clinical matters (Terms of Reference)

Medical Advisory Group Members
Full Name Position Rationale
Dr. Gabriel Blankson Beecham Chair of Medical Advisory Group Member of Council
Mr. Adrian Joseph Collins Member PHECC registered practitioner representing HSE National Ambulance Service
Prof. Cathal O’Donnell Member Medical Director HSE National Ambulance Service
Dr. Niamh Collins Member Medical Director Dublin Fire Brigade
Mr. Eric Redmond Member PHECC registered practitioner representing other PHECC Licenced CPG Service Providers
Mr. Paul Christopher Creevey Member PHECC Practitioner from Dublin Fire Brigade
Dr. Jason van der Velde Member Registered medical practitioner nominated by the IPHEM
Dr. Alan Watts Member Consultant in Emergency Medicine nominated by the IAEM
Dr. Daragh Mathews Member Member of Council
Mr. David Irwin Member Recommendation of Chair of MAC following Expression of Interest
Mr. Karl Kendellen Member Recommendation of Chair of MAC following Expression of Interest
Mr. Ian James Brennan Member PHECC registered practitioner representing the voluntary organisations (JVOC)
Mr. John Bernard McShane Member PHECC registered practitioner representing PHECC licenced CPG approved organisations
Laura O’Callaghan Member Recommendation of Chair of MAC following Expression of Interest
Mr. Martin O’Reilly Vice Chairperson Member of Council
Dr. Hugh Doran Member General Practitioner representing ICGP

MAC meetings 2026

5th Feb
9th April
4th June
3rd September
22nd October
26th November