Health Information Bill 2024: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-03
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Aubrey McCarthy (IND), University of Dublin

I realise that this is a quagmire for the Minister with regard to the Mental Health Bill and confidentiality. One thing that came to light was the fact that there were family members who were actually informed. It was just that the co-parent who had responsibility for the children was not informed. As that is where it all fell down, there is an area that needs to be addressed. The Minister is right. My intent is to try to make a difference for the likes of Andrew McGinley's family and families in the future. That is my intent and so that is why I will press the amendment.

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Sitting date: 2026-03-03