The Psychological Society of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation The Psychological Society of Ireland

Date published 11 Sep, 2025

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 May, 2025 to 31 Aug, 2025

Specific Details Text and email communications sent to Deputy Liam Quaide regarding the proposed Mental Health Bill 2024 (MHB2024).

Intended results These informal communications were intended to provide PSI input and highlight relevant points of concern about the legislation. Raise awareness of PSI’s position on the Mental Health Bill 2024 and ensure that key considerations are noted during legislative discussions.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Damien Lowry, 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.

Informal communication (2-5)

Text and email communication to Deputy Liam Quaide regarding key points on the proposed Mental Health Bill 2024.

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.

Liam Quaide TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)