Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 8:

In page 45, after line 49, to insert the following:

"(3) In any action under this section, regard shall be had to the views of the child having regard to the child's age and level of understanding. Prior to taking steps under this section, the court shall give such directions as are appropriate in the best interests of the child where the Health Service Executive proposes to take steps to which the child does not consent.".

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