Frank Feighan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank all stakeholders, including Deputy James Browne, for their work on progressing mental health reform and in respect of this Bill. Deputy Browne is seeking a number of key changes to the Mental Health Act 2001 which will give patients more say in their treatment and often more protection. I understand the Dáil has agreed to all the Seanad amendments bar one, which concerns section 15 of the principal Act, as we are now discussing. The Minister of State thanked Deputy Pat Buckley who confirmed on behalf of Sinn Féin that its Deputies would not agree to the amendment in the Dáil. His explanation is reasonable and I certainly agree with it.