The Psychological Society of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation The Psychological Society of Ireland

Date published 21 May, 2025

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan, 2025 to 30 Apr, 2025

Specific Details Correspondance with Deputy Sorca Clarke, T.D. regarding changes to the proposed Mental Health Bill 2024

Intended results The PSI aimed to secure a meeting with Deputy Clarke to discuss the proposed Mental Health Bill, present their position, and suggest necessary amendments. PSI sought to collaborate with her to ensure their input is considered during the committee stage and to provide relevant literature on their stance regarding the reform of the Mental Health Act, 2001.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Kennedy Fiorella, PSI Policy and Research Officer

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.

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The lobbying activity aimed to secure a meeting with Deputy Clarke to present the PSI's position on the proposed Mental Health Bill, highlight key concerns, and propose amendments. The goal was to ensure the PSI’s input is considered during the committee stage of the Bill and to collaborate on necessary reforms to the Mental Health Act, 2001.

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.

Sorca Clarke TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)