Stephen Donnelly

Mental Health Reform Responds to Budget 2026

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Mental Health Reform welcomes several positive developments for people accessing and working in mental health services as part of Budget 2026. The Government’s announcement that the total allocation for mental health will reach almost €1.6 billion represents a continued commitment to strengthening Ireland’s mental health system and marks the sixth consecutive year of increased investment. … Read more

Mental Health Reform launches Plain English Guide to Mental Health Bill Amendments

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Mental Health Reform has launched a new Plain English Guide to the Mental Health Bill amendments. The guide is designed to help the public better understand the proposed changes to Ireland’s mental health legislation. Mental health law affects some of the most vulnerable people in our society, but language used in legislation is often hard … Read more

Coalition Conversation – Suicide Reporting

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WEBINAR: Thursday 23rd October – 10am-11am Timely, accurate suicide reporting is vital to saving lives. Delays and a high burden of proof currently limit Ireland’s ability to respond effectively. This Coalition Conversation will explore how real-time, lower-burden reporting could be embedded in the next Connecting for Life policy. Bringing together voices from law, health, lived … Read more

Mental Health Reform calls on the Taoiseach to “Pay the Bill” for Mental Health in Budget 2026

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Mental Health Reform, the national coalition of 83 mental health charities representing service users, families and community groups, has today sent a clear call to the Taoiseach: “Pay the Bill” for mental health services. The coalition is seeking an additional €200 million investment in mental health in Budget 2026. This includes €120 million to develop … Read more

Mental Health Reform Calls on Government to “Pay the Bill” in Upcoming Budget

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Coalition of Mental Health Charities Launches Pre-Budget Submission Urging an Additional €200 million Investment in Mental Health Services Call for increased funding for Crisis Resolution Teams, CAMHS services, National Mother & Baby Unit, among range of services requiring support. Less than 6% of health budget currently allocated to mental health, against 10% target.   READ … Read more

Pay The Bill – Pre-Budget Submission Online Event

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On Thursday 18th September, Mental Health Reform is going live with the launch of our Pre-Budget Submission campaign, Pay the Bill. We’ll be setting out our plans to hold Government accountable, exposing the facts and figures that show the cost of inaction, and demanding the investment needed to deliver real mental health services for all. … Read more

Mental Health Bill Concerns & Recommendations

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The Mental Health Bill has recently passed Committee Stage and is due to progress to Report Stage in the coming weeks. It represents a significant step toward modernising Ireland’s mental health laws in line with human rights and international best practice. Mental Health Reform (MHR) welcomes the amendment to review the Act every five years … Read more

Mental Health in the Workplace Webinar

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Employers, take note: a healthier workplace starts with understanding. Join Dr. Louise Rooney and Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD for a powerful new webinar, Mental Health in the Workplace, designed to give organisations the tools they need to support staff well-being with confidence and compassion.

The session will include:

  • Practical guidance on recognising signs of mental health challenges

  • Interactive opportunities to practice supportive conversations

  • Candid testimonials from people with lived experience

  • An open space to share ideas, ask questions, and build better culture together

Whether you’re a manager, HR lead, or team member who cares, this is your chance to make mental health a priority – not a performance checkbox.

Let’s shift workplace culture from silent suffering to open support.

This event will take place Wednesday 23rd July 10am.

Understanding the Proposed Changes to Mental Health Law

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As momentum builds around the Mental Health Bill 2024, fresh changes have been proposed that promise major reforms to how care is delivered and governed. Join Dr Louise Rooney, Lisa-Marie O’Malley of Mental Health Reform and Nicola Byrne, CEO of Shine on Thursday 7th August at 1 PM as they explain what the Mental Health Bill really means — … Read more

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