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 press release to multiple Senators, highlighting key pre-budget priorities including increasing the mental health budget, extending CAMHS eligibility to age 25, culturally competent services, and zero restraint/seclusion with statutory advocacy.

Intended results The PSI seeks to influence Senators to support Government investment in mental health through Budget 2026, including increasing funding to 10% of total health expenditure, extending CAMHS eligibility to 25 with Youth Transition Teams, funding culturally competent services, and implementing zero restraint/seclusion with statutory advocacy, thereby promoting equity, access, 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 press release via email to multiple Senators, presenting evidence-based recommendations for Budget 2026 to strengthen mental health services and close gaps in access, equity, and rights-based care.

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.

Frances Black Senator (Seanad)

Teresa Costello Senator (Seanad)

Nicole Ryan Senator (Seanad)

Laura Harmon Senator (Seanad)

Patricia Stephenson Senator (Seanad)

Maria McCormack Senator (Seanad)

Eileen Flynn Senator (Seanad)

Anne Rabbitte Senator (Seanad)

Sarah O'Reilly Senator (Seanad)