Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 8 December 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters

Decongregation of Mental Health Settings: Mental Health Commission

Photo of Dessie EllisDessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I agree that an authorised officer is the best way to go but it could involve dealing with a very chaotic situations, for example, someone with schizoaffective disorder.

They may be remaining at home. What are the options for that kind of person? They will not go to a Garda station or an emergency department. There are many problems. The review of that has to be examined and the person’s rights have to be centre stage.

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