2023
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 in full below or via PDF here. Read the full College opening statement to the Oireachtas committee via PDF here. The College is against the introduction of assisted dying here […]
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 humanitarian crisis that continues to escalate in Gaza and surrounding areas in the Middle East. The horrific and devastating deaths of civilians in the region – innocent human beings – […]
Temporary Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist Organisation: South East Community Healthcare (CHO 5), Carlow/Kilkenny/South Tipperary/Waterford/Wexford Mental Health Services Job Title: Temporary Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist Eating Disorder Service for SECH MHS Deadline for Applications: Thursday 01.02.2024 @ 5pm Job Description: Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist required for this new Eating Disorders Service, SECH Mental Health Services. This is a […]
Maternal Deaths Enquiry (MDE) Ireland is pleased to announce the publication of a triennial report to coincide with release of the 2023 report incorporating Irish data in the long-established UK Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths. It covers the same timeframe as the latter, and provides an update on mortality data included in earlier MDE Ireland […]
Catherine Conlon writes for the Irish Independent on the recent decision by the Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use to recommend diverting those found in possession of drugs in Ireland to a health-led system rather than the criminal justice system. The article draws on the research presented by the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland which finds […]
‘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 dismissed Budget 2024 as a “backward step” for the provision of mental health treatment in Ireland, adding the current level of funding and resourcing would lead to increased doctor […]
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 in Ireland. Radical plans for both doctor recruitment and doctor retention in mental health services and a significant increase in mental health spending are needed as urgent priorities to ease […]
Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. NCHD Post – ADMiRE, ADHD Specialist Service (x2) ADMiRE, ADHD Specialist Service in Linna Daara CAMHS (Cherry Orchard Hospital) Job Posted: Tuesday, 31 October 2023 2 x 6 month posts available in ADMiRE, ADHD specialist service in […]
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine Special Issue on Recovery Implementing the recovery approach in mental health: progress made, challenges faced, and future directions. The Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine (IJPM) invites submissions for the upcoming special issue on recovery. The IJPM is the official journal of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland and […]
Representing the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland at to the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use, Professor Anne Doherty, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist and former chair of the Faculty of Liaison Psychiatry, presented the key points of College submission to same on Sunday, 3 September. Prof Doherty highlighted relevant data, outlined key concerns with regard to drugs […]