Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 2 March 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters

Accessing Justice: Discussion (Resumed)

Ms Caron McCaffrey:

I am not sure whether that issue has arisen on the healthcare side. From our position, we provide equivalence of care to that which can be received in the community. All the issues are dealt with in an holistic manner. If somebody presents with an issue such as that, the healthcare team will address it. We need to be clear that the only right somebody in custody has lost is the right to liberty. That person has not lost any other rights, including the right to family life. We do a lot, as much as we can, to support links with families. Certainly, all the needs and presenting issues are addressed by our healthcare team. I will ask Ms Campbell to come in specifically on that.

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