Mental Health Tribunals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Questions (1927)

Catherine Connolly

Question:

1927. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of times a mental health tribunal of one member has been appointed pursuant to section 48(3)(a) of the Mental Health Act 2001 as amended; the number of times a mental health tribunal consisting of one member has sat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35880/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Mental Health Commission has confirmed that as of 27 July 2021, no one-person tribunals have taken place under the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020, or under that Act as extended by the Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Act 2021.