The Psychological Society of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation The Psychological Society of Ireland

Date published 21 Sep, 2023

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Health

Period 1 May, 2023 to 31 Aug, 2023

Specific Details Meeting with regard to PSI's position on budget and the regulation of psychology

Intended results Clarity of understanding regarding PSI's position on budget and the regulation of psychology

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity PSI President, and Council member

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.

Meeting (1)

On the invitation of Deputy Ward though Mental Health Reform, PSI Council President and member met with Deputy Ward to discuss pre-budget submissions

Meeting (1)

Met with Ministers Donnelly and Butler with regard to the regulation of psychology and protection of the title of psychologist

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.

Mark Ward TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Stephen Donnelly Minister (Department of Health)

Mary Butler Minister of State (Department of Health)