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

Lobbying Organisation The Psychological Society of Ireland

Date published 21 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Written submission to the Joint Committee on Disability Matters on pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of Disability (Amendment) Bill 2025.

Intended results To ensure that reforms to the Assessment of Need (AON) process remain evidence-informed, person-centred, and clinically sound; to advocate for adequate workforce resourcing, multidisciplinary input, and clear guidance for assessment officers; and to support legislation that protects rights, promotes timely access to services, and maintains high-quality disability assessment and intervention.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Kennedy Fiorella, PSI Policy & 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.

Submission (1)

Submission provided to the Joint Committee on Disability Matters in March 2026, outlining PSI’s evidence-based recommendations for the General Scheme of Disability (Amendment) Bill 2025, including workforce, resourcing, governance, and functional assessment considerations.

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.

Laura Harmon Senator (Seanad)

Tom Clonan Senator (Seanad)

Maria Byrne Senator (Seanad)

Nikki Bradley Senator (Seanad)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony Senator (Seanad)

Ruairí Ó Murchú TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Gillian Toole TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Liam Quaide TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Kiera Keogh TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Seamus Healy TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Martin Daly TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Peter 'Chap' Cleere TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Micheál Carrigy TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Maurice Quinlivan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)