Dáil debates

Wednesday, 6 October 2010

12:00 pm

Photo of Dan NevilleDan Neville (Limerick West, Fine Gael)

Will the Taoiseach indicate when the mental capacity Bill to reform the law on mental capacity in connection with vulnerable adults and the law will be introduced?

Language is very important in terms of drafting legislation on mental health. The use of the word "insanity" has a stigma attached. Perhaps those who draft legislation would consider the use of the word "insanity" in law.

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