Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-29
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Nicole Ryan (SF), Administrative Panel

I will not take up much of the Minister of State's time. I know we are all looking to wrap this up. I thank her and her officials, as well as all the Senators for their contributions. This debate has been very respectful. All our debates are usually respectful. I do not think we have ever had one that was not. However, when you are talking about something so sensitive as mental health and people's well-being and mental well-being, it is very important we debate it in a respectful way. We are talking about real people, people every single day who are struggling, and some people today who may not make it to tomorrow. It is very important for us to have that debate.
Equally, and I echo Senator Costello, the complexity and size of this Bill has taught me how to read Bills properly as a first-time Senator. It has been a phenomenal experience for me to keep up with everything. It has been a fantastic learning opportunity, but equally, it has been a fantastic debate. I do not know how the Leas-Chathaoirleach did it, having to beat through all those amendments and sections, but she did an amazing job.
I thank the Minister of State. We look forward to coming back on Report Stage to continue this further and get it over the line eventually.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-29