The Psychological Society of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation The Psychological Society of Ireland

Date published 19 Sep, 2024

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details Letter to Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children, regarding the imminent naming of the new National Children’s Hospital (NCH) which was circulated to the Minister of Health

Intended results CEO Sheena Horgan aimed to share the organisation's perspective on the naming of the Children's hospital. The goal of the letter was to appeal to the Ombudsman for Children to advocate for the naming of the NCH to take an approach that puts children and their wellbeing at the centre. The letter was then circulated by Dr Muldoon to the Minister of Health, Stephen Donnelly.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity PSI CEO, Sheena Horgan and PSI Past President, Vincent McDarby

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Letter (1)

A letter was sent to the Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, which asked him to review and advocate for a children-centered approach to the naming of the National Children's Hospital. The letter was then sent on our behalf to the Minister of Health, Stephen Donnelly.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Dr Niall Muldoon Director (Office of The Ombudsman)

Stephen Donnelly Minister (Department of Health)