The Psychological Society of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation The Psychological Society of Ireland

Date published 21 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Written correspondence inviting Minister Butler to address delegates at the PSI Annual Conference (11–13 November 2026) in Galway

Intended results Secure Minister Butler’s participation and address at the PSI Annual Conference to facilitate engagement between policymakers and psychology professionals, highlighting the Society’s work and ongoing engagement with the Department of Health.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Kennedy Fiorella, PSI Policy & Advocacy Manager and Dr Sarah Cassidy, PSI President

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)

Letter issued on 09 April 2026 from PSI President inviting Minister to address conference delegates and provide ongoing engagement with the Society

Email (2-5)

Emails between the PSI and Minister Butler's office confirming Minister Butler's attendance to the PSI Annual Conference

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.

Mary Butler Minister of State (Department of Health)

Ian Power Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)