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The woman was yesterday found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of her three-year-old daughter.
A judge ordered the sentence yesterday, explaining his decision as “an issue of community protection”.
To explore the history of the imposing landmark, TheJournal.ie has delved into Oireachtas, newspaper and online archives and reports.
Those with mental health problems do not deserve the indignities they suffer – but they have always been the poor relation in our system.
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”.