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# MENTAL HOSPITAL

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Mother can't be committed to CMH as it has reached 'full capacity in its quota of female patients', court hears
The woman was yesterday found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of her three-year-old daughter.
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Oct 24th 2019, 4:26 PM
Girl (15) sentenced to 40 years in mental hospital for stabbing friend to appease fictional 'Slender Man'
A judge ordered the sentence yesterday, explaining his decision as “an issue of community protection”.
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Feb 2nd 2018, 7:51 AM
History of St Kevin's: A mental health institution that incarcerated innocent people in filthy conditions
To explore the history of the imposing landmark, TheJournal.ie has delved into Oireachtas, newspaper and online archives and reports.
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Jul 8th 2017, 9:30 PM
Aaron McKenna: Waiting 25 hours to be taken to hospital? It’s quite normal
Those with mental health problems do not deserve the indignities they suffer – but they have always been the poor relation in our system.
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Jan 26th 2013, 7:45 AM
Law reform could expedite appeals over mental health detention
The length of time to appeal being institutionalised may be shortened if changes to the Mental Health Act are introduced. Campaigners say it is not enough to address the issue of “involuntary detention”.
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Aug 19th 2012, 8:45 AM