Maire Devine (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Fianna Fáil amendment mentions a seven-day week in two years but does not commit to a 24/7 service. The timeline for seven-day services is far too long and the non-committal of Government is deeply worrying. Members of this House and the Dáil should not stand back and allow this to continue. Our citizens are dying and are crying and begging for help.

I welcome the Green Party initiative on mental well-being in our schools. Young people and the new generation will see the stigma removed with mental well-being a top priority. I am appealing to all Senators to talk to colleagues and urge them to vote "Yes" to the motion, without amendments, in the Dáil debate at lunch time. Be accountable, be responsible, be compassionate and make this a top priority.