Dáil
‹ Order of Business Mental Capacity Bill delay
Summary
Ann Phelan urges early publication of the Mental Capacity Bill, highlighting concern about delay and outdated terminology in current legislation. The Tánaiste reiterates that it is intended during the present session.
I wanted to ask the same question as Deputy Tóibín. As he asked the question in Irish, I will ask it in English. What is the status of the mental capacity Bill? I am acutely aware of how concerned people are about the delay with the Bill, and the reference to lunatics in the current legislation is an affront to people. I urge the Tánaiste to have that Bill published as soon as possible.
