Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-29
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Frances Black (IND), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I move amendment No. 336:
In page 149, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following:
“Review of procedures dealing with complaints in registered mental health services
176. (1) The Minister shall, within 12 months of the commencement of this Act, conduct a review of existing procedures dealing with complaints that are available to persons accessing registered mental health services.
(2) The review shall—
(a) examine the accessibility, independence, transparency and effectiveness of current procedures dealing with complaints,
(b) consider the feasibility of establishing an independent mechanism for receiving and addressing complaints relating to mental health services, and
(c) identify any legislative or administrative reforms that may enhance the independence and responsiveness of procedures dealing with complaints.
(3) The review shall be conducted using existing resources within the Department of Health and should include consultation with:
(a) individuals with lived experiences, service users and advocacy groups;
(b) mental health professionals and service providers;
(c) the Mental Health Commission;
(d) any other persons or bodies the Minister considers appropriate.
(4) A report on the findings of the review shall be laid before each House of the Oireachtas within 24 months of the commencement of this Act.”.

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