Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 2 November 2021

Joint Committee On Health

General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Department of Health

Photo of Frances BlackFrances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have a couple more questions. I am a little bit concerned about the section 4(9) proposed under head 5 which states, "The provision of mental health services is subject to the availability of resources." I hope the witnesses will forgive me if they have covered this. I just feel the inclusion of this statement in legislation only serves to undermine its thrust and the culture change that is needed. Will this provision be removed from the final version of the Bill? Will the final Bill be strengthened with regard to resources?

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