Election Results

Following the close of the Medical Council election process on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 12 noon, the independent Returning Officer, Dublin County Sheriff Mr Fergus Gallagher has announced the results of the elections.

In total, 8 candidates contested three positions in three categories in the election. The newly appointed Council members will begin their term on 1st June 2026.

The following have been deemed elected by the Returning Officer:

 

Specialist Division – Anaesthesia: Dr Ehtesham Izhar Khan

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Specialist Division – Public Health Medicine: Dr Mai Mannix

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Specialist Division – Pathology or Radiology: Prof John Conor O’Keane

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For more information on the elections process, visit our Medical Council Elections page here.

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The Medical Council regulates medical doctors in Ireland. The Council’s purpose is to protect the public by promoting and better ensuring high standards of professional conduct, education, training, and competence among doctors.