Press Statements

NCHD Conference 2023 Opening Address College President, Dr Lorcan Martin addressed over 100 Non Consultant Doctors (NCHDs) at their annual conference in Dublin today, 24th February 2023, highlighting developments in the practice of psychiatry has come and what these trainee doctors can look forward to in their careers. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for your […]

College of Psychiatrists President: ‘Extremely worrying’ consultant resourcing crisis jeopardises junior doctor training ‘Perilously low funding’ has a direct impact on doctor recruitment and retention The College of Psychiatrists’ annual NCHD Conference takes place in Dublin today (Friday) The President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has said that the Government’s inability to adequately […]

The below CPsychI press statement was published on 31 January 2022. Read in full below or via PDF here. College of Psychiatrists warns proposed Sale of Alcohol Bill will have ‘hugely negative’ impact on mental health – ‘The Bill as proposed ignores public health and gives absolute primacy to the financial and business interests of […]

The below CPsychI press statement was published on 23 January 2022. Read in full below or via PDF here. College of Psychiatrists of Ireland reacts to the Mental Health Commission Interim Report on some CAMHS services Welcoming the report, the College calls for urgent and emergency action to address too many and concerning shortfalls and […]

The below CPsychI press statement was published on 4 November 2022. Read in full below or via PDF here. College warns of ‘profound issues‘ with services for adults with intellectual disability around the country. The Chair of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Learning Disability of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has said there are […]

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland calls on Government to address ‘multiple systemic failings in mental health services’ Outlines series of recommendations to address crisis College calls for urgent meeting with Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health, and HSE CEO ‘The morale of medical professionals has been significantly impacted by this case, and […]

College of Psychiatrists Response to HSE Report on South Kerry CAMHS Recruitment and retention crisis in mental health a significant factor in mistreatment of young mental health patients in South Kerry CAMHS College acknowledges distress for families involved and for those waiting on care; outlines specific questions families should ask mental health services to ensure […]

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland warns against introduction of assisted dying legislation in Ireland  College publishes major paper on the issue   The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (College of Psychiatrists) has warned that physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia (PAS-E) is not compatible with good medical care and that its introduction in Ireland could place vulnerable […]

Newly published position paper titled Development of Services for Treatment of Personality Disorder in Adult Mental Health Services outlines how development of specialised services is vital in the care of vulnerable people with complex mental health needs. Read the position paper in full here. A lack of dedicated services for people with personality disorders is […]

College of Psychiatrists survey on impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health Survey of psychiatrists shows major rise in mental health referrals and relapses during Covid-19 College of Psychiatrists President: ‘The pandemic has added enormous strain on an already fragile mental health service and there is little appreciation at a policy level for how serious the […]