James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 5a:

In page 4, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following:

"(2) The Health Service Executive shall provide any necessary supports to any person in the making of an application under subsection 1 where, by reason of any incapacity, such person requests such assistance.".

This is a straightforward amendment which should not pose any difficulty for the Government. It proposes that all necessary assistance be provided to those who have a difficulty, including literacy difficulties, in completing forms and other aspects of applications.

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