John Gilroy (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I have plenty of questions for her. Sinn Féin moved from it years ago and reached out a hand to its former opponents and enemies. That is not something Senator Mark Daly has even moved towards. It is despicable nationalism; it is despicable republicanism, the republicanism of no decent minded person.

I have raised mental health issues time and again. Many find section 59 of the Mental Health Act 2001 troubling. This matter was raised previously by Senator David Norris. The section provides for the administration of electronic compulsive therapy, ECT, without people's consent, whether they are unwilling or unable to give it. It needs to be repealed. This Minister of State with responsibility for this area has indicated her willingness to repeal the element relating to being unwilling to give consent. The Leader agreed to have a comprehensive debate on mental health issues in September, but it is important to bring this issue to the attention of the Minister of State, as she is drafting legislation to repeal the section.