Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2025-12-02
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Nessa Cosgrove (LAB), Labour Panel

To follow on from Senators Ruane and Boyhan, the use of sedatives in psychiatric settings must balance therapeutic intent and the rights and dignity of patients. This is why we need a comprehensive review. The guidelines resulting from such a review would provide clarity for clinicians and safeguard patents' rights and would enable the Mental Health Commission to assess current prescribing patterns. A comprehensive review would produce clear results.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-02