I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 252 together.
The powers of the Garda Síochána are clearly addressed by the Mental Health Act 2001. This clarity is welcome and measures are now being put in place to ensure that when the Act is fully implemented no operational difficulties will arise. The Mental Health Commission will make available a copy of its publication, A Reference Guide to the Mental Health Act 2001, in every Garda station. It has also held discussions with the Garda Training College on Garda training on the provisions of the Act. It is also my understanding that the Mental Health Commission and Garda Síochána have established a joint working group on police and mental health services and I welcome this initiative.