College of Anaesthetists of Ireland 4.18

The Faculty of Anaesthetists was founded in 1959 and was located at the Royal College of Surgeons. In 1998 The College of Anaesthetists of Ireland was established and now has premises at 22 Merrion Square. Dr Mary McAleese, President of Ireland, was awarded the first Honorary Fellowship of the College on 23rd September of that year.

The College is responsible for the continued guidance, training and examination of Anaesthetists in training. (see the Training section of this site for more details.)

Elections are held annually to the College Council which consists of nineteeen members who meet five times a year to discuss matters pertinent to education and training. A number of subcommittees meet more regularly.

The Council elects a President on a three-yearly basis. The current President is Dr Ellen O'Sullivan. There is a permanent Secretariat and Postgraduate Dean at 22 Merrion Square.