Mental Health Commission IRL
Mark Finan has extensive experience in law and governance, currently serving as Tribunal Chairperson for the Mental Health Commission IRL since November 2022 and as Director and Chair of the Audit Risk Committee at CBM Global Disability Inclusion since September 2021. Finan has been a Director at CBM Ireland since June 2016, contributing to the organization’s mission to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities in impoverished areas. As a barrister at law since October 2005, Finan has also held leadership positions, including Directorship at Edmund Rice International until July 2023, focusing on the rights of marginalized children. Former roles include Lecturer in European Law at Marino Institute of Education and Director at Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company. Finan's educational credentials encompass advanced studies in Data Protection, Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and International Trade Law from various prestigious institutions, including Dublin City University and the University of Oxford.
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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.