Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

The Taoiseach will recall that on 14 December last, on foot of the "Prime Time" programme on abuse of the elderly, I raised the mental capacity Bill. In his response, the Taoiseach said the Government would publish the legislation before the start of this session. He pointed out that this is important legislation, not only to protect vulnerable people but to ensure that someone could be prosecuted for wilful neglect if suspected of the type of behaviour highlighted in the "Prime Time" report. The legislation has not been published and is not in the Chief Whip's list of promised legislation. Where is the mental capacity Bill and when will it be published?

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