Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth

General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Alan DillonAlan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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I thank the witnesses for their contributions, which were very informative. We appreciate their presence today. My first question concerns a reference in Dr. Harnett's statement to early communication on the implications of this legislation and the meaning of the legislation for people with intellectual disabilities, which she said will be an essential part of this. How would she foresee this type of communication happening? Who would be responsible for it?

My second question is for Mr. Dunne. In his opening statement, he referenced three important concerns. Could I get further clarification on feedback and consultation with the Department and the Minister because they seem to be very important matters? I will wait for a response to those two questions. My last question is for Mr. McGrath and Mr. Kearns.