The Mental Health Bill 2024

Health & Prosecutions partners Brian Horkan and Fiona McNulty provide an insightful overview of the 2024 Mental Health Bill, highlighting its shift towards a more person-centered, rights-based approach. They explore key changes, such as updates to involuntary admissions, reduced detention timeframes, and expanded provisions for the treatment of minors. With increased regulatory oversight and the integration of the Assisted Decision-Making Act, this video is essential for understanding how the Bill modernises mental health law in Ireland.
For more information on the impact of the Bill on your organisation's operations, contact a member of our Health & Prosecutions team.