Seanad debates
Wednesday, 19 February 2003
Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Second Stage.
Section 13 provides for the temporary release, transfer and other matters related to detained persons. The purpose is to arrange for such matters without the need to apply to the review board every time. It is provided that the consent of the Minister must be obtained to ensure the public interest is safeguarded. The Minister for Health and Children might also have an interest, particularly in the case of transfers to another designated centre which is also covered in the section.
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