Joe O'Toole (Independent)

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch. I am delighted for her and wish her well in her new position. I know she will work to the best of her ability. I have full confidence that she will give her best judgment as she goes along.

I am pleased to be discussing this Bill. It is important that state exactly what we are talking about. Senator Boyle's proposal, with which I agree, is to eliminate section 58 of the Mental Health Act 2001. I would like to be completely clear that this is what he is proposing.