Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I take that point, although considering how long we have been waiting for the report on the Tánaiste I am not sure I believe the Garda will be looking at dates on particular forms.

I wish to discuss the use of the phrase "chemical restraint". The phrase "chemical restraint" may suggest perhaps not malicious intent but that it is not about the best care of the patient but about the care of everybody else. Some of what we have discussed today relates to the safety of staff and other patients. I can understand the concern from medical professionals about the language here and language has a value. However, is it fair to say that chemical restraints could be a fair reflection of what is happening with patients who might be in particular difficult circumstances and in services that are not funded correctly and not do not have the resources to deal with them? Is it useful to completely eradicate that from the legislation?