The Psychological Society of Ireland (The Psychological Society of Ireland)

Lobbying Organisation The Psychological Society of Ireland

Date published 19 Aug, 2026

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details Email correspondence with Opposition representatives sharing the PSI press release welcoming the enactment of the Mental Health Act 2026 and highlighting priorities for effective implementation of the new legislative framework.

Intended results To secure Government commitment to the effective implementation of the Mental Health Act 2026, including sustained investment in resources, strategic workforce planning and continued service development to ensure the rights-based and person-centred provisions of the legislation are fully realised in practice.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Lucy Brennan, PSI Media & Content Coordinator

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.

Email (1)

Direct email communication to Opposition representatives sharing the PSI press release on the enactment of the Mental Health Act 2026. The communication welcomed the new legislation and emphasised the need for effective implementation through sustained investment, strategic workforce planning and continued service development.

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.

Marie Sherlock TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Pádraig Rice TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Liam Quaide TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Rory Hearne TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

David Cullinane TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Sorca Clarke TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)