Mary Henry (Independent)

Section 27(2) of the Mental Health Act 2001 states:

A member of the Garda Síochána may for the purposes of this section,

(a) enter if need be by force any dwelling or other premises where he or she has reasonable cause to believe that the patient may be, and

(b) take all reasonable measures necessary for the return of the patient to the approved centre including, where necessary, the detention or restraint of the patient.

Is that considered to be included in this legislation, in which case gardaí have less power? They cannot enter a premises.