The Psychological Society of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation The Psychological Society of Ireland

Date published 20 Jan, 2026

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Sep, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

Specific Details Sent PSI Pre-Budget Submission to Minister Paschal Donohoe’s office, outlining key mental health investment priorities for Budget 2026.

Intended results The PSI seeks to secure Government investment in mental health through Budget 2026, including: increasing the mental health budget to 10% of total health expenditure, extending CAMHS eligibility to age 25 with dedicated Youth Transition Mental Health Teams, developing culturally competent and inclusive services, and implementing zero restraint, zero seclusion, and statutory advocacy, thereby strengthening access, equity, and human rights in mental health services.

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

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)

Sent PSI Pre-Budget Submission via email to Minister Paschal Donohoe’s office, presenting four evidence-based proposals to strengthen mental health services in Budget 2026.

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.

Paschal Donohoe Minister (Department of Finance)