Lack of staff ‘will halt psychiatric patient reviews for tribunals’

Eddie Cassidy

Lack of staff ‘will halt psychiatric patient reviews for tribunals’

They have strongly disputed claims by Tánaiste and Health Minister Mary Harney that a lack of co-operation by consultants prevented the setting up of the tribunals.

Ms Harney has said the services of at least 50 consultants will be required to ensure the workings of the tribunals, which will review involuntary admissions within 21 days.

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