Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

I have a question about promised legislation. During the term of the last Government, it promised on numerous occasions to protect the rights of people with intellectual disabilities in long-term institutions through the mental capacity Bill. The publication of this Bill has been promised, including in the House. When will see this Bill, which will facilitate the Government's adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? I believe there will be a further exposé this evening on the treatment of people with intellectual disabilities. I ask the Government to prioritise the legislation.

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