Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-20
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Frances Black (IND), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I want to make one comment. I know that the Bill allows for regular capacity assessment, but it does not require that this capacity assessment happen before involuntary treatment. Is giving medication before a capacity assessment not likely to diminish a person's capacity? That is the question I have for the Minister of State.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-20