Mental Health Commission IRL
James Doorley is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in governance and leadership roles across various sectors in Ireland. Currently, James serves as the Secretary General of the Irish Chamber of Shipping and holds multiple positions, including Non Executive Director at the Residential Tenancies Board, Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee at Maynooth University, and Lay Board Member for the Faculty of Paediatrics at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Additional roles include Lay Member of the Mental Health Tribunal, Committee Member on the Independent Review Committee of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, Lay Committee Member for the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, Independent Chairperson of the Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce, and Chairperson of North Leinster Money Advice and Budgeting Service. James possesses a strong educational background, including several degrees in law and applied social studies from institutions such as Trinity College Dublin and Maynooth University, complemented by a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors.
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Mental Health Commission IRL
Who We Are and What We Do The Commission regulates in-patient mental health services and persons providing decision-making supports and provides a Decision Support Service for persons with capacity difficulties. We ensure that all persons involuntarily detained in approved centres are independently reviewed by a Mental Health Tribunal. The Commission sets standards for high quality and good practices in mental health and decision support services. Mental Health Tribunals Protecting the human rights and interests of persons detained for care and treatment; specifically through ensuring the independent review of involuntary admission orders by a Mental Health Tribunal. Decision Support Service Maximising autonomy for all relevant persons requiring support to make decisions about their personal welfare, property and finances. Regulating individuals who are providing a range of supports to persons with capacity difficulties. Regulatory Process Monitoring mental health services and the registering and inspection of approved centres in line with legal requirements. We are a responsive regulator and use data collected to take a risk-based approach. Quality Improvement Encouraging continuous quality improvement; fostering high standards and good practices in the delivery of mental health services. Issuing guidance and developing evidence based standards to improve service delivery and service user experience.