Aisling Dolan (Fine Gael)
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When people are treated, they probably need to be able to move to regional step-down or rehabilitative services. I think that has been highlighted. An acute service is available within the 170-bed unit. Maybe our committee could review that new facility in a year. It was only opened a month ago. Maybe this time next year would be a good time for us to invite people from the hospital to come into us. Capacity has to be looked at. This brings together the Departments of Justice and Health. We need to focus on this. The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, has responsibility for mental health. Like Ms Joyce said, this brings together justice and health and looks at how we can support people who are in a situation and are vulnerable. It is about protecting those rights too. Sorry. I did not mean to interrupt Ms Joyce.