Seanad fails to vote on electroconvulsive therapy

A CONTENTIOUS Seanad vote on the administration of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was last night adjourned without an expected vote on the issue.

It is not yet clear whether the new leader of the Seanad will let debate on the issue continue today.

A Seanad vote on the proposed amendment of section 59 of the Mental Health Act does not amend the bill, but sends it to the Dáil for a decision.