CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
It was not agreed on the day. It was just amendments Nos. 19, 21 and 22. I am sorry about the confusion.
Maria Byrne
Rhetoric & votes →On prevailing side: this member voted with the winning side in 462 of 465 decisive votes (0 abstentions excluded). Read it as a government-or-opposition indicator rather than a measure of influence — the figure is near 100% for members supporting the government of the day and near 0% for those opposing it.
Party over time
This is the point of the site: contributions keep the party held on the day, not the one held now.
| Party | Recorded as | Contributions | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC | Ceann Comhairle / Chair | 1,584 | 2022-06-29 – 2026-10-01 |
| FG | Fine Gael | 663 | 2021-04-23 – 2026-09-23 |
Membership spells on record: FG 2016-04-25–2020-03-29 · FG 2021-04-21–2025-01-29 · FG 2025-01-29–present
Record
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
No, it was not discussed on the day. Only amendments Nos. 19, 21 and 22 were discussed together on the day.
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
I thank the Minister of State. I call Senator Boyhan.
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Is Senator Ryan pressing her amendment?
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
I ask Members to leave the Chamber quietly please. Amendments Nos. 48, 49, 114, 115, 133 and 134 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Before we move on, I welcome Deputy Malcolm Byrne and the representatives from the British Irish Chamber of Commerce. I hope they enjoy their visit. Is Senator Cosgrove pressing the amendment?
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendments Nos. 50 to 52, inclusive, 117, 118, 135, 137, 186 and 284 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendment No. 52a, in the names of Senators Boyhan and Ryan, has been ruled out of order. Did Senator Boyhan receive a note on it?
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
It is a potential charge on the Revenue.
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendment No. 52a would require the Minister to publish a report on independent advocacy. However, the wording of the amendment would require that such a service be established and resourced. This has the potential to create costs for the Exchequer. The amendment must be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 42, as it has the potential to impose a charge on the Revenue. I will have a copy of that sent to the Senator.
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendments Nos. 105 to 107, inclusive, are part of the grouping. It is included.
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendment No. 57 in the name of Senator Boyhan was ruled out of order in December. He will have received notification on the matter. Is that okay?
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Yes.
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
I will have the notice that was sent in December sent to the Senator again.
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendments Nos. 60 and 61 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendments Nos: 73a, 73b, 104b, 104c, 246a and 247a are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Is the amendment being pressed?
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendments Nos. 74 and 75 are related and will be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Amendments Nos. 76, 98, 100, 103, 108, 111, 171, 240, 296, 302 and 308 are related and will be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
CC
2026-01-20 · Seanad
Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
The time allocated for the debate by order of the House today has elapsed.