Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-22
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Victor Boyhan (IND), Agricultural Panel

I thank the Minister of State. I think she herself would admit that this is quite complex to get our heads around. I appreciate that. Just following on, as the Minister of State has said, this is an important section in the Bill and this is a series of really important amendments. A question has arisen, and I have tried to seek clarification on this myself but I am having some difficulty in it. Perhaps the Minister of State is not fully in a position to do so today but this section or element is not going to hinge on my support one way or the other. I will pose the question. Will the Minister of State briefly outline any differences in treatment between children under an emergency care order, an interim care order, a supervision order or a voluntary care arrangement? I know that is a bit complex, so I am not expecting-----

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