John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)

Seanad amendments Nos. 6, 7 and 10 are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad amendment No. 6:

Section 21: In page 28, subsection (5), lines 38 to 40, to delete all words from and including "having" in line 38 down to and including "section." in line 40 and substitute the following:

", having regard to—

(a) the expressed wishes (if known) of the relevant person concerned, and

(b) the circumstances of the relevant person concerned,

the court may appoint a person to be a care representative in accordance with this section.".

See this speech in context