Open Consultations

Consultation on Code of Practice on the Mental Health Act 2001

The Mental Health Commission has started work on developing a Code of Practice on the Mental Health Act 2001. The Commission carried out a review of the operation of Part 2 of the Mental Health Act 2001 in 2008 and one of the recommendations from this review was to develop a code of practice on the 2001 Act to guide people working in mental health services.

A code of practice on the Act would give guidance on the exercise of functions under the 2001 Act. In other words, it would explain how certain parts of the legislation are best put into practice.  As part of the development process, we are currently carrying out this first stage of consultation.

The Commission is interested to hear your views on what parts of the Act, if any, further guidance should be provided on.

The closing date for receipt of feedback is Wednesday 28th April 2010.

If you have any queries on the consultation, please contact

Lisa O' Farrell
Policy Officer
Mental Health Commission
St. Martin's House
Waterloo Road
Dublin 4.

Phone: (01) 6362400
Email: lisa.ofarrell@mhcirl.ie

The Mental Health Commission has prepared a consultation document which provides further information on this consultation (please click here)