Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 198:

In page 50, lines 38 and 39, to delete “that the attorney understands the duties and obligations of an attorney” and substitute “that he or she understands and undertakes to act in accordance with the functions of an attorney”.

The provision is intended as an extra safeguard to ensure that the attorney makes a commitment, in advance of being appointed as attorney, to act in accordance with the functions of the attorney, which includes the obligations arising under this Bill. This is to ensure that there is no ambiguity as to the attorney's agreement and willingness to abide by the obligations arising for the attorney under this Bill.