Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I hear it from people coming in to my office, even people I know. It absolutely does happen. The committee has heard that it is a reality that people are being treated differently because they have a disability. It is not correct to say there was loads of time and engagement; even the Department was upfront and honest with the committee about the fact that they had to rush through the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (Section 7(1)) (Commencement) Order 2021 because there is a case being taken against the State.