Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 8 March 2022

Joint Committee On Health

General Scheme of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed)

Ms Deirdre Lillis:

All that Dr. Morrissey and Dr. O'Mahony have put in their document on recommendations goes some way, but it is not enough. The special rapporteur asked whether we want reform or a revolution. Do we want this proposed legislation to be a gold standard? It is purported that the Assisted Decision-Making Act is because the position has shifted from best interest to will and preferences. If it can be aligned with that, then we are moving more towards a gold standard.

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