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‹ Order of Business Mental capacity legislation
Summary
Joan Collins asks about legislation reforming the Lunacy Act 1871; Rabbitte says the mental capacity Bill is expected early in the next session, with its heads still unconfirmed.
In last night's debate it was mentioned that legislation to reform the Lunacy Act 1871 is to be introduced before the summer. This has been on the A list since last spring and we are still waiting for the legislation to come through. When will the heads of the Bill be approved and when will the legislation come before the Oireachtas?
Comment on this
The Deputy is referring to the mental capacity Bill. It will be early next session.
Comment on this
Have the heads of the Bill been approved?