Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-28
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Mary Butler (FF), Waterford

Yes, I do. On that particular day, I had officials with me and he had officials with him as well. We had a good meeting for about 90 minutes and we went through several elements of the Bill that he had concerns with. I told him my direction of travel. Some changes have been made to my direction of travel since I met the ombudsman but, while I do not think anyone can be 100% happy with any one Bill, what I am trying to do through my work with the Department of children is ensure that there will be no unintended consequences and that the experience for the child will be the best it possibly can.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-28