Mental Health Commission IRL
Kevin Roantree serves as the Director of Corporate Operations at the Food Safety Authority of Ireland since September 2017 and is an external member of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee at the Mental Health Commission IRL since June 2020. Previous roles include Non-Executive Director and Treasurer at Shine: Supporting People Affected by Mental Ill Health until October 2023, and Director of Corporate Operations at the Health Research Board from May 2007 to September 2017, where Kevin also held the position of Interim Chief Executive. Earlier experience includes serving as IT Service Delivery Manager at Capita Life and Pensions from March 2000 to May 2007. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Henley Business School, a Master’s in Personal and Management Coaching from University College Cork, and advanced studies at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Kennedy School, London Business School, MIT Sloan School of Management, and The London School of Economics and Political Science, focusing on public policy, leadership, and organisational performance.
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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.