Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator. As I have said repeatedly, I always appreciate opportunities to engage with this House on any of these issues. As the Senator rightly pointed out, this is a particularly important issue and it requires attention. The Senator is very earnest in wanting to flag it early to ensure we deal with it properly and appropriately. I am more than willing to work with the Senator and with whatever committee. If the Joint Committee on the Future of Mental Health Care decides to discuss this legislation, I will co-operate with it to assist with that and ensure we have a timely response. I share the Senator's appreciation of the judgment from the judge and the responsibility it places on these Houses to deal with that appropriately.