Department of Health An Roinn Sláinte, Bloc 1, Plaza Miseach, 50-58 Sráid Bhagóid Íochtarach, Baile Átha Cliath, D02 XW14 Department of Health, Block 1, Miesian Plaza, 50-58 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin, D02 XW14, Ireland email: [email protected]

Ms. Karmen Joller Minister of Social Affairs Estonia

Dublin, 29 July 2026 RE: Invitation to Ireland’s Conference on Mental Health - Resilient Europe: Mental Health as a Strategic Asset for Europe’s Strength and Competitiveness (15 October 2026, Cork) Dear Minister Joller,

I am honoured to invite you and your experts to the high-level conference on mental health, “Resilient Europe: Mental Health as a Strategic Asset for Europe’s Strength and Competitiveness”, which will take place in University College Cork (UCC) on 15 October 2026, as part of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU.

The conference will bring together ministers, senior officials and experts from a range of fields to discuss the latest research findings and share experience and expertise in mental health policy. It will form part of a focused Presidency engagement on the theme of “Learning from previous shocks: Building systemic mental health resilience into communities.”

I would also like to extend an invitation to a follow-up ministerial event in Waterford, on the following day, 16 October, “Voices in Recovery: Celebrating Lived Experience.” This will explore how lived and living experience can inform and strengthen mental health policy and systems. It will draw on the WHO Roadmap for Integrating Lived and Living Experience into Mental Health Policy and Systems.

Department of Health An Roinn Sláinte, Bloc 1, Plaza Miseach, 50-58 Sráid Bhagóid Íochtarach, Baile Átha Cliath, D02 XW14 Department of Health, Block 1, Miesian Plaza, 50-58 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin, D02 XW14, Ireland email: [email protected]

Please find attached the meeting details, including the agenda and practical information regarding the Conference.

Should you require any additional information, your office may contact us at [email protected].

I look forward to welcoming you to Ireland.

Yours Sincerely, ------------------------------------ Mary Butler, TD Government Chief Whip and Minister for Mental Health, Ireland

Practical Information Note

Resilient Europe Conference: Mental Health as a Strategic

Asset for Europe’s Strength and Competitiveness

University College Cork (UCC), Cork, Ireland, 15 October 2026

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Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2

Deadlines ....................................................................................................................... 3

Location ......................................................................................................................... 3

Meeting Venue in Cork .............................................................................................. 3

Evening Reception in Cork ........................................................................................ 4

Meeting Venue in Waterford ...................................................................................... 5

Programme .................................................................................................................... 6

14 October 2026 ........................................................................................................ 6

15 October 2026 ........................................................................................................ 6

16 October 2026 – Park Hotel, Waterford ................................................................. 7

Interpretation .................................................................................................................. 7

Delegation ...................................................................................................................... 8

Delegation Size and Format ...................................................................................... 8

Registration and Accreditation ................................................................................... 8

Accreditation Badges ................................................................................................. 9

Transport ........................................................................................................................ 9

Entering Ireland .......................................................................................................... 9

Transport Options ...................................................................................................... 9

Accommodation ........................................................................................................... 10

Hotels........................................................................................................................ 10

Security ........................................................................................................................ 11

Media ........................................................................................................................... 11

Social Media ............................................................................................................. 11

General Information ..................................................................................................... 12

Useful Contacts ........................................................................................................ 12

Internet/WiFi ............................................................................................................. 12

Electricity .................................................................................................................. 12

Accessibility .............................................................................................................. 12

Lost and Found ........................................................................................................ 12

Weather .................................................................................................................... 13

Links of interest ........................................................................................................ 13

Irish Presidency Sustainability Policy ......................................................................... 14

2

Introduction

The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union is pleased to welcome

delegates to the conference “Resilient Europe: Mental Health as a Strategic Asset

for Europe's Strength and Competitiveness", which will take place at University

College Cork (UCC) on 15 October 2026. The conference will bring together

Ministers, senior officials, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, civil society

organisations and international experts to discuss mental health policy, resilience

and preparedness across Europe.

Following the conference in Cork, delegates, speakers and senior policymakers will

travel to Waterford on 16 October 2026 for “Voices in Recovery: Celebrating Lived

Experience”, a Presidency event hosted by Mary Butler, Minister of State for Mental

Health and Government Chief Whip. This event will explore how lived and living

experience can strengthen mental health policy, service design and delivery, and will

provide an opportunity to examine the implementation of the World Health

Organization Roadmap for Integrating Lived and Living Experience into Mental

Health Policy and Systems.

The programme will bring together policymakers, practitioners, researchers and

people with lived experience to exchange perspectives on building more responsive,

person-centred and resilient mental health systems across Europe.

Further information regarding the venue, programme and transport arrangements will

be provided directly to registered participants in advance of the event.

Please note that the information contained in this PIN may be subject to change.

Updated information, including any updates to the meeting programme, practical

arrangements or meeting documentation, will be shared through the online

Accreditation Platform. Registered delegates will receive email notifications when

updated material is shared on the Accreditation Platform.

If you have any queries, please contact [email protected]

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Deadlines

Date What you need to do Where to go/Who to contact

On or before

31 July

Accreditation platform

opens

[email protected]

18 August Deadline for DAO

nominations

[email protected]

08

September

Deadline for registration of

delegates

Via the Accreditation Portal

15 October Resilient Europe: Mental

Health Conference

University College Cork (UCC),

College Road, Cork, T12 K8AF

16 October Voices in Recovery:

Celebrating Lived

Experience

The Park Hotel, Shandon Road,

Dungarvan, County Waterford, X35

CC97

Location

Meeting Venue in Cork

The Resilient Europe: Mental Health as a Strategic Asset for Europe's Strength

and Competitiveness conference will take place in Devere Hall, University College

Cork (UCC), College Road, Cork, T12 K8AF, Ireland.

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Evening Reception in Cork

The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union is pleased to invite

delegates to an official reception on the evening of 14 October 2026 in the historic

Aula Maxima at University College Cork.

The reception will provide an opportunity for Ministers, Heads of Delegation,

policymakers, researchers, practitioners and invited guests to meet informally ahead

of the conference programme. The event will facilitate networking and the exchange

of perspectives on the role of mental health in strengthening resilience,

preparedness and competitiveness across Europe.

Located at the heart of the UCC campus, the Aula Maxima is one of Ireland’s most

distinguished academic and ceremonial venues and has served as the symbolic

centre of the University since its opening in 1849.

Further details regarding timings and access arrangements will be communicated to

accredited delegates in advance of the event.

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Meeting Venue in Waterford

Voices in Recovery: Celebrating Lived Experience will take place in the Park Hotel,

Shandon Road, Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland, X35 CC97, Ireland.

The Park Hotel Dungarvan is a waterfront hotel positioned on the scenic Colligan

River. It offers an ideal blend of professional event hosting and modern amenities

and will be the venue for the second day of the programme of events.

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Programme

This preliminary programme is subject to change. The final programme will be

shared with registered delegation members via the Accreditation Platform in advance

of the meeting.

14 October 2026

Irish Presidency Reception – Aula Maxima, University College Cork

16:00 – 17:00: Registration / Delegate Arrivals

17:30 – 19:00: Reception and Networking

15 October 2026

Devere Hall, UCC

08:00 – 09:00: Registration / Welcoming Delegates

09:00 – 09:05: Conference Opening

09:05 – 09:23: Welcome and Opening Remarks

09:30 – 10:00: Opening Keynote – A Population-Level Approach to Mental

Health: What's the Next Frontier for Delivering Mental

Health in All Policies in Europe?

10:00 – 11:00: Session 1: Mental Health Policies for Everyone – Targeting

Vulnerable and Priority Groups Coffee Break

11:00 – 11:20: Coffee Break

11:20 – 11:50: In Conversation – Future Directions: Embedding Youth

Mental Health into Europe's Security, Resilience and

Competitiveness Agenda

11:50 – 12:10: Crisis Mental Health Response in Europe

12:10 – 13:10: Session 2: Mental Health in Emergencies – Lessons for

Future Crisis Preparedness

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13:10 – 14:10: Lunch

14:10 – 14:15: Afternoon Welcome

14:15 – 14:45: Building Systemic Mental Health Resilience into

Communities

14:45 – 15:45: Session 3: Rebuilding After Crisis – Workforce,

Community Supports and Reintegration

15:45 – 15:55: Closing Remarks

15:55 – 16:30: Networking Reception and Refreshments

16:30: Conference Close

16 October 2026 – Park Hotel, Waterford

Schedule of events to be announced

08:30: Bus transfer to Waterford

10:30: Coffee and Welcome Reception

14:00: Conference Close

Interpretation

This meeting will be conducted through English. Simultaneous interpretation will not

be provided.

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Delegation

Delegation Size and Format

Delegations will be limited to the 1 + 2 format (Head of Delegation plus 2

accompanying delegates) for Cork. This does not include speakers and panellists

from your organisation (where appropriate), who will be accredited separately.

Delegations will be limited to the 1 + 1 format for Waterford. This format is fixed

and no exceptions can be made.

As numbers for the Waterford event are limited and given that the focus of this event

is on lived experience in mental health, we would be grateful if consideration be

given to delegates with expertise in, or direct lived experience of mental health

difficulties.

Registration and Accreditation

For security reasons, each delegate must be registered and accredited in order to

gain access to the meeting venue and the official reception.

A Delegation Accreditation Officer (DAO) must be appointed by each invited

delegation.

Please send the DAO’s full name, phone number and email address to

[email protected] by no later than 18 August to receive log-

in details. The DAO must register all members of the delegation on the

Accreditation Platform, in line with the instructions below.

Please note that in compliance with data security requirements, the Accreditation

Platform requires Two-Factor Authentication. You will require access to an

authenticator application such as Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator in

order to access the Accreditation Platform.

To facilitate the smooth running of the programme, please ensure that all delegates

have registered and that all requested information has been provided, including

transport and accommodation details if applicable, and dietary and accessibility

requirements of delegates, by the registration deadline of 08 September. Please

ensure that all details are completed correctly before submitting the registration

request, as certain information (for example, the delegate’s name) will be printed on

their/your accreditation badge.

All personal information provided for accreditation will be processed in accordance

with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Full details can be found in

the Privacy Notice on the Accreditation Platform.

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If you have any queries about the registration process, please email

[email protected]

Accreditation Badges

Accreditation badges can be collected on campus at University College Cork (UCC)

College Road Cork T12 K8AF, at the following times:

• The Aula Maxima building from 16.00 – 20.00 on Wednesday 14 October

• Devere Hall from 08.00 on Thursday 15 October.

Delegates will be requested to provide a photo ID. document when collecting their

badge. Delegate badges are strictly personal and non-transferable and must be

visible at all times within the meeting venue and at all events within the meeting

programme.

If you lose your accreditation badge, please immediately notify your meeting host.

Please also notify the accreditation team by sending an email to

[email protected].

Transport

Entering Ireland

Please note that Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area. Therefore, EU citizens

must present a valid passport or national identity card to enter Ireland. Full

details are available here.

Citizens of other countries must present a valid passport or recognised travel

document to enter Ireland and may also need a visa. You can find out if you need a

visa to enter Ireland here.

Transport Options

Cork Airport is the nearest airport to the conference. Information on public transport

and taxi options to and from Cork Airport are available here. Delegates are invited

to make their own travel arrangements for transfer to and from the airport.

Information on public transport and taxi options to and from Dublin Airport are

available here.

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Transport from Cork to The Park Hotel, Waterford will be provided for those

attending the conference in Waterford on Thursday 16 October.

Transport from Waterford to airports in Cork and Dublin will be provided after

the conference in Waterford has ended at 14.30.

In line with the Irish EU Presidency’s sustainability policy, delegates are encouraged

to arrive at the meeting venue and other programme elements on foot or by public

transport. Information about public transport options can be found at the Links of

Interest section below. Transport will be provided from Cork to Waterford and from

Waterford to those travelling to airports in Cork and Dublin after the conference in

Waterford has ended.

Accommodation

The Irish EU Presidency has reserved a limited number of rooms for delegates, for

the nights of 14 and 15 October 2026, in the hotels indicated below.

The cost of the room must be paid by the delegate in advance, using the link

provided on the Accreditation Platform. Rooms are only secured when payment is

made in advance, it will not be possible to pay for rooms on arrival at the hotel.

The DAO can make payment on behalf of all of the delegates, or can send an

invitation link to each applicable delegate to invite him/her to make the

payment for his/her room directly.

If a delegate wishes to arrive earlier or extend their stay, they must make the

necessary reservations directly with the hotel of their choice.

Accommodation will be provided and paid for speakers and panellists attending

events in Cork.

Hotels

Delegates are requested to indicate during the accreditation process whether they

require accommodation. Allocation of rooms will be subject to availability. Further

information regarding reservations, check-in arrangements and cancellation policies

will be communicated directly to delegates following accreditation.

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Rooms have been reserved in the following hotels:

• The River Lee Hotel, Western Road, Cork, Ireland, T12 X2AH. This hotel is

located adjacent to University College Cork and is within walking distance of

both the conference venue in Devere Hall and the Presidency Reception in

Aula Maxima. This hotel is available to pre-book for the nights of 14 and 15

October 2026.

• Moxy Cork Hotel, Camden Place, Cork, Ireland, T23 C2RR. This hotel is in

Cork city centre and provides convenient access to University College Cork

and the official Presidency programme. This hotel is available to pre-book for

the nights of 14 and 15 October 2026.

Subject to availability, your preferred hotel can be chosen when confirming your

booking during the Accreditation process.

Security

The Irish Presidency will ensure security during the meeting in close cooperation

with An Garda Síochána, Ireland’s national police and security service.

Media

Social Media

Content from the Irish EU Presidency is available on our social media accounts:

@Ireland2026eu

Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026

@DFATIRL

@ireland2026eu

@Ireland2026EU

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General Information

Useful Contacts

For general queries relating to the meeting logistics or content:

[email protected].

Emergency services (police, ambulance, fire): 112 or 999

Internet/WiFi

Wireless internet access is available throughout the meeting venue. The network

name and password will be available on signage in the venue.

Electricity

The standard electricity supply in Ireland is 230V at a frequency of

50Hz (the same as in other EU Member States). Three-pin power

plugs and sockets of Type G are used. Delegates travelling from

EU Member States will require a power plug adaptor in order to use

electronic devices safely in Ireland.

Accessibility

At the time of accreditation, the platform will ask for relevant information on allergies,

dietary restrictions and dietary preferences, and invite sharing of any meeting-related

accessibility requirements. It is important that this information is provided so that

delegates may receive all appropriate supports.

Lost and Found

If you have lost or found an item in the meeting venue, please bring it to the attention

of your meeting host. Please note that the Irish EU Presidency is not liable for

personal injuries, losses or damage to the personal property of registered delegates.

All delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal

insurance for their property.

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Weather

Temperatures in Dublin in October typically range between 8°C and 14°C. Rain can

be expected at any time of year.

Links of interest

1. Tourism Ireland – https://www.ireland.com

Official tourism website with destinations, itineraries, and travel inspiration.

2. Transport for Ireland – https://www.transportforireland.ie

3. Iarnród Éireann – https://www.irishrail.ie

Train schedules and ticket booking.

4. Bus Éireann – https://www.buseireann.ie

Regional bus services across the country.

5. Met Éireann – https://www.met.ie

Official weather forecasts and alerts.

6. Visit Cork – Attractions - Cork City Council

Events, attractions, restaurants, and tours in Cork.

7. Tourist SOS Ireland – https://www.touristsos.ie

Free assistance service for tourists who lose documents or need support.

8. Wild Atlantic Way – https://www.wildatlanticway.com

Information on Ireland’s famous coastal scenic route.

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Irish Presidency Sustainability Policy

The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union provides a significant

opportunity to demonstrate Ireland’s commitment to sustainability and environmental

responsibility. Ireland is committed to embedding sustainable practices across all

aspects of planning and delivery of our EU Presidency.

To reaffirm our commitment, Ireland has developed a Sustainability Policy for our EU

Presidency, applying it directly to official EU Presidency meetings and events held in

Ireland. The objective of the policy is to support the organisation and delivery of EU

Presidency meetings as sustainably as possible. We wish to encourage the

implementation of initiatives that are environmentally, socially and economically

responsible throughout the organisation and delivery stages.

We hope that our efforts will be visible across our meetings and events and that you

will be inspired to continue making sustainable and environmentally conscious

choices. More information about the Sustainability Policy will be available on the

official website of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

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Department of Health An Roinn Sláinte, Bloc 1, Plaza Miseach, 50-58 Sráid Bhagóid Íochtarach, Baile Átha Cliath, D02 XW14 Department of Health, Block 1, Miesian Plaza, 50-58 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin, D02 XW14, Ireland email: [email protected]

Ms. Karmen Joller Minister of Social Affairs Estonia

Dublin, 29 July 2026 RE: Invitation to Ireland’s Conference on Mental Health - Resilient Europe: Mental Health as a Strategic Asset for Europe’s Strength and Competitiveness (15 October 2026, Cork) Dear Minister Joller,

I am honoured to invite you and your experts to the high-level conference on mental health, “Resilient Europe: Mental Health as a Strategic Asset for Europe’s Strength and Competitiveness”, which will take place in University College Cork (UCC) on 15 October 2026, as part of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU.

The conference will bring together ministers, senior officials and experts from a range of fields to discuss the latest research findings and share experience and expertise in mental health policy. It will form part of a focused Presidency engagement on the theme of “Learning from previous shocks: Building systemic mental health resilience into communities.”

I would also like to extend an invitation to a follow-up ministerial event in Waterford, on the following day, 16 October, “Voices in Recovery: Celebrating Lived Experience.” This will explore how lived and living experience can inform and strengthen mental health policy and systems. It will draw on the WHO Roadmap for Integrating Lived and Living Experience into Mental Health Policy and Systems.

Department of Health An Roinn Sláinte, Bloc 1, Plaza Miseach, 50-58 Sráid Bhagóid Íochtarach, Baile Átha Cliath, D02 XW14 Department of Health, Block 1, Miesian Plaza, 50-58 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin, D02 XW14, Ireland email: [email protected]

Please find attached the meeting details, including the agenda and practical information regarding the Conference.

Should you require any additional information, your office may contact us at [email protected].

I look forward to welcoming you to Ireland.

Yours Sincerely, ------------------------------------ Mary Butler, TD Government Chief Whip and Minister for Mental Health, Ireland

Practical Information Note

Resilient Europe Conference: Mental Health as a Strategic

Asset for Europe’s Strength and Competitiveness

University College Cork (UCC), Cork, Ireland, 15 October 2026

1

Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2

Deadlines ....................................................................................................................... 3

Location ......................................................................................................................... 3

Meeting Venue in Cork .............................................................................................. 3

Evening Reception in Cork ........................................................................................ 4

Meeting Venue in Waterford ...................................................................................... 5

Programme .................................................................................................................... 6

14 October 2026 ........................................................................................................ 6

15 October 2026 ........................................................................................................ 6

16 October 2026 – Park Hotel, Waterford ................................................................. 7

Interpretation .................................................................................................................. 7

Delegation ...................................................................................................................... 8

Delegation Size and Format ...................................................................................... 8

Registration and Accreditation ................................................................................... 8

Accreditation Badges ................................................................................................. 9

Transport ........................................................................................................................ 9

Entering Ireland .......................................................................................................... 9

Transport Options ...................................................................................................... 9

Accommodation ........................................................................................................... 10

Hotels........................................................................................................................ 10

Security ........................................................................................................................ 11

Media ........................................................................................................................... 11

Social Media ............................................................................................................. 11

General Information ..................................................................................................... 12

Useful Contacts ........................................................................................................ 12

Internet/WiFi ............................................................................................................. 12

Electricity .................................................................................................................. 12

Accessibility .............................................................................................................. 12

Lost and Found ........................................................................................................ 12

Weather .................................................................................................................... 13

Links of interest ........................................................................................................ 13

Irish Presidency Sustainability Policy ......................................................................... 14

2

Introduction

The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union is pleased to welcome

delegates to the conference “Resilient Europe: Mental Health as a Strategic Asset

for Europe's Strength and Competitiveness", which will take place at University

College Cork (UCC) on 15 October 2026. The conference will bring together

Ministers, senior officials, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, civil society

organisations and international experts to discuss mental health policy, resilience

and preparedness across Europe.

Following the conference in Cork, delegates, speakers and senior policymakers will

travel to Waterford on 16 October 2026 for “Voices in Recovery: Celebrating Lived

Experience”, a Presidency event hosted by Mary Butler, Minister of State for Mental

Health and Government Chief Whip. This event will explore how lived and living

experience can strengthen mental health policy, service design and delivery, and will

provide an opportunity to examine the implementation of the World Health

Organization Roadmap for Integrating Lived and Living Experience into Mental

Health Policy and Systems.

The programme will bring together policymakers, practitioners, researchers and

people with lived experience to exchange perspectives on building more responsive,

person-centred and resilient mental health systems across Europe.

Further information regarding the venue, programme and transport arrangements will

be provided directly to registered participants in advance of the event.

Please note that the information contained in this PIN may be subject to change.

Updated information, including any updates to the meeting programme, practical

arrangements or meeting documentation, will be shared through the online

Accreditation Platform. Registered delegates will receive email notifications when

updated material is shared on the Accreditation Platform.

If you have any queries, please contact [email protected]

3

Deadlines

Date What you need to do Where to go/Who to contact

On or before

31 July

Accreditation platform

opens

[email protected]

18 August Deadline for DAO

nominations

[email protected]

08

September

Deadline for registration of

delegates

Via the Accreditation Portal

15 October Resilient Europe: Mental

Health Conference

University College Cork (UCC),

College Road, Cork, T12 K8AF

16 October Voices in Recovery:

Celebrating Lived

Experience

The Park Hotel, Shandon Road,

Dungarvan, County Waterford, X35

CC97

Location

Meeting Venue in Cork

The Resilient Europe: Mental Health as a Strategic Asset for Europe's Strength

and Competitiveness conference will take place in Devere Hall, University College

Cork (UCC), College Road, Cork, T12 K8AF, Ireland.

4

Evening Reception in Cork

The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union is pleased to invite

delegates to an official reception on the evening of 14 October 2026 in the historic

Aula Maxima at University College Cork.

The reception will provide an opportunity for Ministers, Heads of Delegation,

policymakers, researchers, practitioners and invited guests to meet informally ahead

of the conference programme. The event will facilitate networking and the exchange

of perspectives on the role of mental health in strengthening resilience,

preparedness and competitiveness across Europe.

Located at the heart of the UCC campus, the Aula Maxima is one of Ireland’s most

distinguished academic and ceremonial venues and has served as the symbolic

centre of the University since its opening in 1849.

Further details regarding timings and access arrangements will be communicated to

accredited delegates in advance of the event.

5

Meeting Venue in Waterford

Voices in Recovery: Celebrating Lived Experience will take place in the Park Hotel,

Shandon Road, Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland, X35 CC97, Ireland.

The Park Hotel Dungarvan is a waterfront hotel positioned on the scenic Colligan

River. It offers an ideal blend of professional event hosting and modern amenities

and will be the venue for the second day of the programme of events.

6

Programme

This preliminary programme is subject to change. The final programme will be

shared with registered delegation members via the Accreditation Platform in advance

of the meeting.

14 October 2026

Irish Presidency Reception – Aula Maxima, University College Cork

16:00 – 17:00: Registration / Delegate Arrivals

17:30 – 19:00: Reception and Networking

15 October 2026

Devere Hall, UCC

08:00 – 09:00: Registration / Welcoming Delegates

09:00 – 09:05: Conference Opening

09:05 – 09:23: Welcome and Opening Remarks

09:30 – 10:00: Opening Keynote – A Population-Level Approach to Mental

Health: What's the Next Frontier for Delivering Mental

Health in All Policies in Europe?

10:00 – 11:00: Session 1: Mental Health Policies for Everyone – Targeting

Vulnerable and Priority Groups Coffee Break

11:00 – 11:20: Coffee Break

11:20 – 11:50: In Conversation – Future Directions: Embedding Youth

Mental Health into Europe's Security, Resilience and

Competitiveness Agenda

11:50 – 12:10: Crisis Mental Health Response in Europe

12:10 – 13:10: Session 2: Mental Health in Emergencies – Lessons for

Future Crisis Preparedness

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13:10 – 14:10: Lunch

14:10 – 14:15: Afternoon Welcome

14:15 – 14:45: Building Systemic Mental Health Resilience into

Communities

14:45 – 15:45: Session 3: Rebuilding After Crisis – Workforce,

Community Supports and Reintegration

15:45 – 15:55: Closing Remarks

15:55 – 16:30: Networking Reception and Refreshments

16:30: Conference Close

16 October 2026 – Park Hotel, Waterford

Schedule of events to be announced

08:30: Bus transfer to Waterford

10:30: Coffee and Welcome Reception

14:00: Conference Close

Interpretation

This meeting will be conducted through English. Simultaneous interpretation will not

be provided.

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Delegation

Delegation Size and Format

Delegations will be limited to the 1 + 2 format (Head of Delegation plus 2

accompanying delegates) for Cork. This does not include speakers and panellists

from your organisation (where appropriate), who will be accredited separately.

Delegations will be limited to the 1 + 1 format for Waterford. This format is fixed

and no exceptions can be made.

As numbers for the Waterford event are limited and given that the focus of this event

is on lived experience in mental health, we would be grateful if consideration be

given to delegates with expertise in, or direct lived experience of mental health

difficulties.

Registration and Accreditation

For security reasons, each delegate must be registered and accredited in order to

gain access to the meeting venue and the official reception.

A Delegation Accreditation Officer (DAO) must be appointed by each invited

delegation.

Please send the DAO’s full name, phone number and email address to

[email protected] by no later than 18 August to receive log-

in details. The DAO must register all members of the delegation on the

Accreditation Platform, in line with the instructions below.

Please note that in compliance with data security requirements, the Accreditation

Platform requires Two-Factor Authentication. You will require access to an

authenticator application such as Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator in

order to access the Accreditation Platform.

To facilitate the smooth running of the programme, please ensure that all delegates

have registered and that all requested information has been provided, including

transport and accommodation details if applicable, and dietary and accessibility

requirements of delegates, by the registration deadline of 08 September. Please

ensure that all details are completed correctly before submitting the registration

request, as certain information (for example, the delegate’s name) will be printed on

their/your accreditation badge.

All personal information provided for accreditation will be processed in accordance

with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Full details can be found in

the Privacy Notice on the Accreditation Platform.

9

If you have any queries about the registration process, please email

[email protected]

Accreditation Badges

Accreditation badges can be collected on campus at University College Cork (UCC)

College Road Cork T12 K8AF, at the following times:

• The Aula Maxima building from 16.00 – 20.00 on Wednesday 14 October

• Devere Hall from 08.00 on Thursday 15 October.

Delegates will be requested to provide a photo ID. document when collecting their

badge. Delegate badges are strictly personal and non-transferable and must be

visible at all times within the meeting venue and at all events within the meeting

programme.

If you lose your accreditation badge, please immediately notify your meeting host.

Please also notify the accreditation team by sending an email to

[email protected].

Transport

Entering Ireland

Please note that Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area. Therefore, EU citizens

must present a valid passport or national identity card to enter Ireland. Full

details are available here.

Citizens of other countries must present a valid passport or recognised travel

document to enter Ireland and may also need a visa. You can find out if you need a

visa to enter Ireland here.

Transport Options

Cork Airport is the nearest airport to the conference. Information on public transport

and taxi options to and from Cork Airport are available here. Delegates are invited

to make their own travel arrangements for transfer to and from the airport.

Information on public transport and taxi options to and from Dublin Airport are

available here.

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Transport from Cork to The Park Hotel, Waterford will be provided for those

attending the conference in Waterford on Thursday 16 October.

Transport from Waterford to airports in Cork and Dublin will be provided after

the conference in Waterford has ended at 14.30.

In line with the Irish EU Presidency’s sustainability policy, delegates are encouraged

to arrive at the meeting venue and other programme elements on foot or by public

transport. Information about public transport options can be found at the Links of

Interest section below. Transport will be provided from Cork to Waterford and from

Waterford to those travelling to airports in Cork and Dublin after the conference in

Waterford has ended.

Accommodation

The Irish EU Presidency has reserved a limited number of rooms for delegates, for

the nights of 14 and 15 October 2026, in the hotels indicated below.

The cost of the room must be paid by the delegate in advance, using the link

provided on the Accreditation Platform. Rooms are only secured when payment is

made in advance, it will not be possible to pay for rooms on arrival at the hotel.

The DAO can make payment on behalf of all of the delegates, or can send an

invitation link to each applicable delegate to invite him/her to make the

payment for his/her room directly.

If a delegate wishes to arrive earlier or extend their stay, they must make the

necessary reservations directly with the hotel of their choice.

Accommodation will be provided and paid for speakers and panellists attending

events in Cork.

Hotels

Delegates are requested to indicate during the accreditation process whether they

require accommodation. Allocation of rooms will be subject to availability. Further

information regarding reservations, check-in arrangements and cancellation policies

will be communicated directly to delegates following accreditation.

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Rooms have been reserved in the following hotels:

• The River Lee Hotel, Western Road, Cork, Ireland, T12 X2AH. This hotel is

located adjacent to University College Cork and is within walking distance of

both the conference venue in Devere Hall and the Presidency Reception in

Aula Maxima. This hotel is available to pre-book for the nights of 14 and 15

October 2026.

• Moxy Cork Hotel, Camden Place, Cork, Ireland, T23 C2RR. This hotel is in

Cork city centre and provides convenient access to University College Cork

and the official Presidency programme. This hotel is available to pre-book for

the nights of 14 and 15 October 2026.

Subject to availability, your preferred hotel can be chosen when confirming your

booking during the Accreditation process.

Security

The Irish Presidency will ensure security during the meeting in close cooperation

with An Garda Síochána, Ireland’s national police and security service.

Media

Social Media

Content from the Irish EU Presidency is available on our social media accounts:

@Ireland2026eu

Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026

@DFATIRL

@ireland2026eu

@Ireland2026EU

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General Information

Useful Contacts

For general queries relating to the meeting logistics or content:

[email protected].

Emergency services (police, ambulance, fire): 112 or 999

Internet/WiFi

Wireless internet access is available throughout the meeting venue. The network

name and password will be available on signage in the venue.

Electricity

The standard electricity supply in Ireland is 230V at a frequency of

50Hz (the same as in other EU Member States). Three-pin power

plugs and sockets of Type G are used. Delegates travelling from

EU Member States will require a power plug adaptor in order to use

electronic devices safely in Ireland.

Accessibility

At the time of accreditation, the platform will ask for relevant information on allergies,

dietary restrictions and dietary preferences, and invite sharing of any meeting-related

accessibility requirements. It is important that this information is provided so that

delegates may receive all appropriate supports.

Lost and Found

If you have lost or found an item in the meeting venue, please bring it to the attention

of your meeting host. Please note that the Irish EU Presidency is not liable for

personal injuries, losses or damage to the personal property of registered delegates.

All delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal

insurance for their property.

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Weather

Temperatures in Dublin in October typically range between 8°C and 14°C. Rain can

be expected at any time of year.

Links of interest

1. Tourism Ireland – https://www.ireland.com

Official tourism website with destinations, itineraries, and travel inspiration.

2. Transport for Ireland – https://www.transportforireland.ie

3. Iarnród Éireann – https://www.irishrail.ie

Train schedules and ticket booking.

4. Bus Éireann – https://www.buseireann.ie

Regional bus services across the country.

5. Met Éireann – https://www.met.ie

Official weather forecasts and alerts.

6. Visit Cork – Attractions - Cork City Council

Events, attractions, restaurants, and tours in Cork.

7. Tourist SOS Ireland – https://www.touristsos.ie

Free assistance service for tourists who lose documents or need support.

8. Wild Atlantic Way – https://www.wildatlanticway.com

Information on Ireland’s famous coastal scenic route.

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Irish Presidency Sustainability Policy

The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union provides a significant

opportunity to demonstrate Ireland’s commitment to sustainability and environmental

responsibility. Ireland is committed to embedding sustainable practices across all

aspects of planning and delivery of our EU Presidency.

To reaffirm our commitment, Ireland has developed a Sustainability Policy for our EU

Presidency, applying it directly to official EU Presidency meetings and events held in

Ireland. The objective of the policy is to support the organisation and delivery of EU

Presidency meetings as sustainably as possible. We wish to encourage the

implementation of initiatives that are environmentally, socially and economically

responsible throughout the organisation and delivery stages.

We hope that our efforts will be visible across our meetings and events and that you

will be inspired to continue making sustainable and environmentally conscious

choices. More information about the Sustainability Policy will be available on the

official website of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

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