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They up and took her

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    #32
    CrabRevolution
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭CrabRevolution


    The story is clearly made up. The forum and tone of the post give it away too.

    There's no way anyone would believe that all it takes to get someone committed to a mental health institution is for several members of the public to sign a petition.



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    #33
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users Posts: 25,685 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117808812#Comment_117808812

    If a person has signed a Power of attorney while they were still CM, then when they become non-CM the person the POA is assigned to can make decisions on their behalf, with no discussion to any third party.

    Their decisions can be appealed to a court, but usually aren't.



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    #34
    Spore
    Registered Users Posts: 1,121 ✭✭✭Spore


    Right, so in an update I spoke to the guy who sent the petition he says she's had mental health issues since she was 14/15. In fairness to him he's actually a nice chap and made a good point that the lady in question was becoming a danger to herself and the public. I'm still a bit torn that she's been committed. I'm sure a doctor and mental health people made the final decision. Maybe I jumped the gun with my first conclusions. Haven't spoken to the brothers so don't know their version of the story

    Still I do miss her familiar face on the streets. I can pm anyone her first name and the street if the Mods allow? Be interesting to get other people's take on the situation if they know her...



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