Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-29
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Maria Byrne (CC), Agricultural Panel

Amendment No. 352 in the names of Senators Harmon and Cosgrove would insert a new section providing for a statutory right to independent advocacy services for every person receiving mental health services. This would entail potentially significant costs for the Exchequer in funding such services. The amendment must be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 42 as it has the potential to impose a charge on the Exchequer.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-29