Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2025-12-10
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Mary Butler (FF), Waterford

I thank both Senators for their contributions. We will certainly take a look at Senator Ruane's suggestion in relation to that. I will be back in the new year with this Stage and Report Stage. I will ask my officials to look at it. I cannot give the Senator an answer here and now, but we can certainly look at that . I am hoping that the CORU piece in relation to psychologists will be resolved very soon. It may not need that statutory instrument at all if the time works out in relation to it.
I also agree with what Senator Costello said. I think everyone deserves a second chance. We have a fantastic organisation in Waterford for those who have had difficulties and have spent time incarcerated for different reasons. It is called Treo Port Lairge. There is another organisation off that called Renew, which is all about the circular economy. There are four lads working there who have a second chance in life. They do phenomenal work recycling paint and servicing and restoring bicycles. I completely agree with the Senators; everyone needs a second chance and an opportunity to live their best lives.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-10