Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2025-12-17
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Laura Harmon (LAB), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I echo Senator Black's comments and questions. We welcome Government amendment No. 37. This will provide greater clarity on the rights of children aged 16 and older and will ensure greater parity with their physical health treatment rights. As a result, we will be withdrawing amendment No. 38 because what it seeks to do is accomplished by amendment No. 37.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-17