John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 5, line 16, after "1997," to insert "THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2001,".

By way of clarification, I take the points made by Deputies Reilly and O'Sullivan. I can understand Deputy Reilly's point about separating mental health from the other health issues generally. However, the complaint is the fact that it is rushed legislation. A full review of the Mental Health Act will be undertaken in 2011. I sincerely accept the point Deputy Reilly made, but the timing is dictated by High Court findings and this was the earliest opportunity before the summer recess to deal with the matter. I can assure the Deputy I did not get advice to rush anything in and I accept the point he made on whether the mental health legislation should be taken separately, but as there is a time constraint I have no choice but to do it.

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