Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Pre-Budget Submission 2027

Action Overview

The IACP is calling on the Government in Budget 2027 to increase investment in counselling and psychotherapy with the ultimate aim of establishing universal access to mental health supports for all people.

We are seeking your help to ensure that counselling and psychotherapy are represented in Budget 2027. Please use the platform to send a customised email to your constituency representatives of the Oireachtas to voice your support for the IACP's 2027 pre-budget submission priorities.

We have drafted a sample letter that you may edit to your liking or feel free to write your own letter.

There is strength in numbers, and with your support, we can work together to ensure that counselling and psychotherapy funding is prioritised in Budget 2027.

The IACP’s Budget 2027 Priorities:

1. Removal VAT on Therapeutic Services
2. Extend Tax Relief to Counselling and Psychotherapy Fees
3. Permanently Invest in and Expand School Counselling
4. A Legislative Ban on Unregulated AI ‘Therapist’

To read our full submission follow this link:  https://iacp.ie/page/5044

Thank you for your support and please contact me with any questions at communications@iacp.ie

Kind regards,

Nicole Mac Dermott, MPRII
Communications Supervisor,
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy