Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 February 2003

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Second Stage.

 

I avail of the opportunity to highlight the need to modernise the whole area of mental health, not only in the legal area but in the treatment and provision of the necessary facilities and services. I join Senator Henry in congratulating the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy O'Malley, who made a commitment here recently to visit the Central Mental Hospital, and who has approached his ministry in a serious and committed manner. I hope the Government can give him the resources he needs to bring about the changes required in that area.

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