Pádraig Rice (Cork South-Central, Social Democrats)

I want to express my concerns about children being moved to adult psychiatric services. I say respectfully to the Minister of State that if she does not want to tie the hands of consultants, the best way to do that would be to ensure there are services and supports for people. I agree with the suggestion that this issue around 16- and 17-year-olds should be considered as part of the review of the Act. I welcome that the review will now happen within five years rather than ten. I would be interested to hear, with regard to legislation generally, what the general timeframe for review is. Is five years a more standard timeframe? It is welcome that this amendment has been passed as well.

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