Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Amendment No. 56 amends section 107 of the 2015 Act. Amendment No. 57 amends section 108 of the 2015 Act. These amendments seek to ensure that appropriate detention review periods are in place for persons whose continued detention may be necessary for treatment and where it is ordered by the wardship of the High Court. This increased frequency of review proceedings will further protect the rights of relevant persons and bring provisions in line with those of the Mental Health Act 2001. It is essential that persons who require ongoing treatment are afforded the same rights and safeguards as others.