Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)

When does the Government plan to publish the mental capacity Bill? I understand that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform originally said it would be published last Easter, but we are still awaiting its publication. This legislation is important because it will protect the most vulnerable people in our society. It is essential because it will update extremely archaic legislation that dates back to 1871. The 1871 Act urgently needs to be updated so that we can fulfil our obligations under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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