Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-04-16
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Victor Boyhan (IND), Agricultural Panel

I thank the Minister of State. However, I do not agree with her: the key words are "in advance" of the five-year review of the Act. That is what I am asking for. Of course the Mental Health Commission will carry out reviews. As a matter of fact the Mental Health Commission is on a sort of three-year cycle. They are under pressure and they have limited resources. I took a look this morning at the latest reports up on their website. They are running slightly behind this time. They are under pressure so they have to prioritise areas. I mean - hang on - we know what the Mental Health Commission had to say about Bloomfield-----

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