Mental Health Policy

Wednesday, 13 October 2021

Questions (225)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

225. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if his Department has finalised a draft general scheme to amend the Mental Health Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50065/21]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The General Scheme of a Bill to amend the Mental Health Act was approved by Government on 13 July and is available on the Department of Health's website at gov.ie - Draft Heads of a bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001 (www.gov.ie).