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Press Statements

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12 Jul
Blog, College in the media, College Papers, Submissions & Publications, Events, External Affairs & Policy, Government Policy, Media, Mental Health Legislation, Press Statements
Posted by Ian Rice

Press Statement: Conversion therapy in Ireland renounced by healthcare bodies

A memorandum of understanding was signed by the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, the Psychological Society of Ireland and the Irish Association for Counselling and...
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20 Mar
Blog, External Affairs & Policy, Government Policy, Media, Mental Health Legislation, Of interest from media, Press Statements
Posted by Ian Rice

College response to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying — ‘We can do better’

The recommendation of a report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying to introduce both assisted suicide and euthanasia for people with terminal illnesses...
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23 Feb
Blog, Conferences, Events, External Affairs & Policy, Media, Mental Health Legislation, Postgraduate Training, Press Statements
Posted by Ian Rice

Press Statement: College President: Prolonged funding shortfall is ‘detrimental for Irish patients

Funding for doctors in training under 70% of what is needed to meet demand The College of Psychiatrists’ annual NCHD Conference takes place in Dublin...
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21 Feb
Blog, External Affairs & Policy, Press Statements
Posted by Ian Rice

Second College statement on violence in the Middle East

The College is appalled and distressed at the accelerating violence in the Middle East, the increasing loss of human lives and the intensification of horrific...
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11 Jan
Blog, College in the media, Conferences, Events, External Affairs & Policy, Postgraduate Training, Press Statements
Posted by Ian Rice

Press Statement: College of Psychiatrists welcomes Forensic Psychiatrist Prof Gautam Gulati Election to European Committee for Prevention of Torture

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland welcomes the election of specialist consultant forensic psychiatrist, and college member, Professor Gautam Gulati, as Ireland’s member at the...
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01 Dec
Blog, College in the media, Conferences, Events, External Affairs & Policy, Postgraduate Training, Press Statements
Posted by Ian Rice

Press Statement: College launches newly developed guide for Educational Supervisors in Psychiatry at its Inaugural Educational Supervisors’ Conference

Educational Supervisors play a pivotal role in upholding best practice standards in psychiatry and mental health services as part of their responsibility to supervise and...
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14 Nov
Blog, College in the media, EAP Activities, External Affairs & Policy, Government Policy, Media, Of interest from media, Press Statements
Posted by Ian Rice

Press Statement: College warns current sub-standard end-of-life care in Ireland cannot continue

The below press statement was issued to the media on Tuesday, 14 November ahead of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Assisted Dying. You read it...
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13 Nov
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Posted by Ian Rice

Press Statement: Conflict and violence in Gaza, Israel and the Middle East

The College abhors all violence and conflict and is deeply concerned for all those tragically affected by violent attacks in Israel and Palestine and the...
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10 Oct
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Posted by Ian Rice

Press Statement: College response to Budget 2024

‘Ultimately this will be seen as a backward step for the provision of mental health treatment in this country’ The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has...
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02 Oct
Blog, College in the media, EAP Activities, External Affairs & Policy, Government Policy, Media, Press Statements
Posted by Ian Rice

Press Statement: Doctor burnout having ‘hugely negative impact’ on patient care

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has warned that soaring rates of doctor burnout and stress are having a “hugely negative impact” on patient care...
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