The claim
“The Mental Health Bill 2024 has been passed by both houses of the Irish Oireachtas and is pending consideration by President Michael D. Higgins (Connolly).”
Our verdict
True
The government press release and a legal industry article both confirm that the Mental Health Bill 2024 passed both houses of the Oireachtas and is awaiting presidential consideration.
What we found
No contradictory evidence was found in the reviewed sources.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
gov.ie press release states Minister Butler secured final passage through both Houses and the bill will go to Uachtarán na hÉireann (the President) for consideration.
gov.ie· Government press release confirms passage - Background
lawsociety.ie article reiterates that the bill passed both Houses of the Oireachtas and will now go to President Connolly for consideration.
lawsociety.ie· Legal industry article confirms details
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