Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Title of this Bill, Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008, was changed from Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008.

This is a Seanad Bill that has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 118, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question, "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked upon as the report of the Dáil amendments to the Seanad. For the convenience of Senators, I have arranged for the printing and circulation of these amendments. There is one group of amendments and the Minister will deal with the subject matter of those amendments. I have circulated the proposed groupings in the House. A Senator may contribute once on a grouping. I remind Senators that the only matter that may be discussed is the amendments made by the Dáil.