The Psychological Society of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation The Psychological Society of Ireland

Date published 20 Jan, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Sep, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

Specific Details Sent formal invitation letter to Minister Mary Butler to attend the PSI Annual Conference, 12–14 November 2025, highlighting keynote speakers and the gala dinner.

Intended results The PSI seeks to engage Minister Mary Butler with the Society during the Annual Conference to promote awareness of psychology, strengthen relationships between the Department of Health and the PSI, and encourage dialogue on mental health policy and professional development opportunities.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Dr Damien Lowry, PSI President & Lisa Stafford, PSI Head of Communications

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)

Sent formal invitation letter to Minister Mary Butler regarding attendance at the PSI Annual Conference, 12–14 November 2025, highlighting conference program and keynote speakers.

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)