Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-29
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Teresa Costello (FF), Agricultural Panel

It has been said that we have spent about 19 hours discussing this, and I think it was hours well spent. It was not a hardship for me, being honest. I have learned a lot about the other Senators in the room. I do not think we are too different. We want the best for people in Ireland because mental health is everybody's health. It is good to get to where we are today and we will be back in March.
I cannot top Senator Boyhan. I do not think he omitted anyone from his acknowledgments and thanks, so I echo whom he has thanked and acknowledged. It has been great to have such robust discussions. I have certainly learned a lot from this and I also thank everyone involved.

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