It is important I set out the advice given to me by my officials, as I did when the Bill was before the Seanad. I thank my officials for their advice. While I fully understand the concerns raised in regard to the retention of the word "insanity" as used in the 2006 Act, I ask Members to bear with me as there are complex and fundamental issues associated with replacing that term. These issues will need to be carefully examined. I assure Members that this will be done in the course of the planned comprehensive review of the 2006 Act. I will return later to the specific points raised in this regard. The Minister for Justice and Law Reform has agreed this issue should be examined in the course of that review which will commence early next year.

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