Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-04-16
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Mary Butler (FF), Waterford

These amendments primarily relate to the provision of information to a child or their parents or guardian or Tusla. These amendments arise from the earlier discussed amendments on consulted carers. Amendments Nos. 170 and 173 replace subsection (3) in both sections.
The purpose of the amendment is that the information to be given to the child and their parents, guardians or Tusla remains the same. The only addition is that each child admitted will be given information about any relevant advocacy services. This was discussed in a previous grouping and it was agreed to. I am just following through on what was agreed at that time.

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Sitting date: 2026-04-16