Annie Hoey (Labour)
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This is something that, probably, other mental health organisations would feel strongly about. Mr. Kelly stated that it is in effect the same elsewhere but if we are drafting legislation, why not make it not just in effect the same but actually the same? I am sure we will come across this issue again as we move along.

I am interested in hearing what engagement took place with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in terms of this legislation, in particular how it interacts with the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. Has the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth had sight of the draft Bill given the crossover with the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015? I am sure there are other areas in respect of which there will also be a crossover. Has the Department of Health been working with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth on this legislation?