Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I cannot speak to the detail of the British Columbia system, unfortunately. In terms of our system and what we are trying to create, however, as I said, the Department of Health expressed real concern in terms of the potential. I am talking about potential here; I understand that. However, it is those situations we are talking about where we want no ambiguity or uncertainty.

If views are expressed in two processes that may potentially have some element of conflict, that is really problematic in those situations. It is for that reason we are seeking to adopt this approach. Again, it is important that the same person can be both in terms of the healthcare approach and enduring power of attorney. That goes some distance to addressing issues about additional administrative burdens.