Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am sure Mr. Ryan, like me and the other witnesses here, is more than familiar with the Central Mental Hospital. It has a massive high wall around it and double gates at the front. It is very hard for anyone or anything to get into or out of it. It is set up similarly to a prison. I would not want the impression to be given that this is an open facility when clearly it is not.

I wish to discuss the restarting of care. I apologise if I have missed this because I have been dipping in and out of the committee. Is there a plan for catching up on services that have been missed or providing for people who might require more intensive engagement or therapy? We have spoken at length about the impact this pandemic will have on the mental health of the population. That will be even more acute among those who were already users of mental health services.