Ms Orla Keane:

I understand there have been varying views about the inclusion of subsections (a) and (b). I know that, as of last Friday, subsection (c) was introduced and that appears to have alleviated some of the concerns. The question is whether subsections (a), (b) and (c) are another form of what is already in section 12. Section 12 sets out the new criteria for involuntary detention and is now going to be the basis upon which a person can be involuntarily detained. It is just a consideration. This is a very complex piece of the Bill and I do not envy the people drafting it. It is always easier to review drafts than to be the drafter. Maybe consideration could be given to linking it back to section 12.