Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I congratulate Senator Gallagher on bringing these two Bills forward. I fully support the Bills but I have some thoughts and concerns in terms of their implementation and how that will work. I am sure Senator Gallagher will be open to engaging with Members in the process between now and Committee Stage.

I listened carefully to Senator McFadden's contribution and although I agreed with 80% of it, when we talk about the connection between deprivation, poverty and addiction and mental health, I would put on the record that people in areas of deprivation have always suffered from mental health issues but, unfortunately, nobody noticed.