Mental Health Commission

Working Together for Quality Mental Health Services

Learn more about the Mental Health Commission

Inspectorate of Mental Health Services
Mental Health Tribunals
Registration of Approved Centres
Standards & Quality Assurance
Training & Development

Codes of Practice
Rules
Reference Guide to the Mental Health Act 2001
Forms under Mental Health Act 2001

Annual Report:

Mental Health Commission Annual Report 2012 including the Report of the Inspector of Mental Health Services.

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Mental Health Act, 2001

The Mental Health Act, 2001 brings Irish mental health law into line with the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

Mental Health Act, 2001
Mental Health Act 2001 (Authorised Officer) Regulations 2006
Mental Health Act 2001 (Approved Centres) Regulations 2006
Mental Health Act, 2008

The European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and other Irish and International related legislation is available in the Useful links section of our website.