On Wednesday 15 February, PILA and the Mayo Community Platform hosted a free legal education session on family law and mental health law. It was very popular event, with a turnout of over 80 people from a wide range of organisations.
The key speakers at the session were Michael Smyth of FG Phelan & Co Solicitors and Thomas J Walsh of Thomas J Walsh Solicitors. Michael delivered a mental health presentation, and Thomas delivered a family law presentation.
Lianne Murphy, PILA's Project Officer said at the session "We are delighted to be able to host this Legal Education Event in partnership with the Mayo Community Platform in Co. Mayo. It is important to raise awareness around the areas of mental health law and family law, and to increase individuals' and organisations' capacity and knowledge which I believe we have achieved here today. I would like to acknowledge the two solicitors who contributed their knowledge and time pro bono, which was crucial to the success of the event."
Click here to read a Mayo Today article on the session.