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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mental Health Reform Welcomes Progress in Mental Health Services While Highlighting Areas for Continued Improvement

27 June 2025 Mental Health Reform (MHR), Ireland’s leading national coalition for mental health, has today responded to the 2024 Annual Report of the Mental Health Commission, welcoming the positive developments outlined while underscoring the need for continued investment and improvement in specific areas of the mental health system. The Commission’s report reflects encouraging progress … Read more

Philip Watt reflects on his tenure as Interim CEO

June 2025 As I approach the completion of my tenure as interim CEO of Mental Health Reform I have many positive reflections on the past 9 months. The most important of these for me is the amazing people I have met in both the voluntary and statutory sectors and their collective and personal commitment to improving mental health policy and services in Ireland … Read more