11 Jul 2023
The Sub-Committee was established by the Committee on Health to examine the growing mental health demands and the impact Covid-19 has had on individuals and services.
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Pre-Legislative Scrutiny Report launch
The Sub-Committee has completed its pre-legislative scrutiny of a Bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001.
Among its recommendations is that a stronger focus be put on a human rights-based approach within the proposed legislation and that it should fully adhere to the spirit and rationale of the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The Sub-Committee also recommends that the State should ratify the optional protocol of the CRPD at the earliest possible opportunity.
Press releases
12 Jun 2023, 14:21
Sub-Committee on Mental Health meet for consideration of issues relating to services and supports for people with ADHD
8 May 2023, 16:12
Sub-Committee on Mental Health meet for consideration of the life cycle approach to Mental Health in the context of young people
17 Apr 2023, 14:24
Sub-Committee on Mental Health meet for consideration of the life cycle approach to Mental Health, particularly in the context of older people
Recent videos
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
Sub-Committee on Mental Health
Topic: Consideration of issues relating to services and supports for people with ADHD
Tue, 9 May 2023
Sub-Committee on Mental Health
Topic: Consideration of issues relating to to the life-cycle approach to mental health in the context of young people
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
Sub-Committee on Mental Health
Topic: The life cycle approach to mental health, particularly in the context of older people
Recent documents
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
Opening statement, Ken Kilbride, Chief Executive Officer, ADHD Ireland
Tue, 13 Jun 2023
Opening statement, Christina Riordan, Project Manager, Changing Lives Initiative
Tue, 9 May 2023
Opening statement, Beth O’Reilly, President, Union of Students in Ireland (USI)
Recent reports
Wed, 12 Oct 2022
Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft Heads of Bill to Amend the Mental Health Act 2001
Sub-Committee on Mental Health Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft Heads of Bill to Amend the Mental Health Act 2001, October 2022
Wed, 28 Jul 2021
Interim Report on Covid-19 and its effect on Mental Health Services in the Community
Sub-Committee on Mental Health Interim Report on Covid-19 and its effect on Mental Health Services in the Community
Committee contact details
Sub-Committee on Mental Health
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
D02 XR20