Ms Fiona Coyle:

I thank the committee for inviting us to come before it today. It is positive to see that mental health is and continues to be a central part of discourse around Covid and recovery following Covid. There is a phrase to the effect that there is no health without mental health. There will be no recovery if we do not address some of the concerns we have raised. We would welcome more discussion on the emergency legislation and, in particular, section 5 of the Mental Health Act. While the discussion today has been very much limited to that, we urge that there to be wider discussion in respect of the Mental Health Act in general. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss that with the committee at some point in the near future. I reiterate our belief that there is an opportunity to build the type of mental health services and supports the country needs and deserves. We look forward to working with each Deputy to make that vision a reality. Gabhaim buíochas leis an choiste as an t-am a thabhairt dúinn.