Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

With regard to the main objects of the legislation, it will provide assistance to people who are of limited capacity in managing their affairs. It is a replacement of the current wards of court system. There are issues to be resolved between the Departments of Justice and Equality and Health. I assure the committee, notwithstanding the fact that the legislation has been enacted for a couple of years, that we are anxious to prioritise matters over the next year.