Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2025-12-09
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Anne Rabbitte (FF), Nominated by the Taoiseach

I have been listening to the debate and, on the back of Senator Stephenson's contribution, I heard something different. What I heard the Minister of State say - I hope she will correct me if I am incorrect - is that this period is to ensure that the medication has worked and that the person has had time to recuperate so that any decisions made are made in the best interests of the individual. If I have heard the Minister of State incorrectly, I ask her to please clarify.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-09