Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I accept fully everything that has been said. Those who have an interest have a very deep and committed interest in the area. Given that the Deputies opposite have engaged with people who have a particular interest in the area, they will know that those people want the Bill passed quickly. We must keep that in mind. We must also make it very clear that this is not just about people with disabilities. It is about each and every one of us as we age and about people who acquire a brain injury or develop dementia. It is about those who lack capacity in certain other areas. As such, it is about each and every one of us. I would not like the Bill to be pigeon-holed as an issue for people with disabilities. That is not what it is. It is comprehensive legislation which will affect each and every one of us. I assume the signing and ratification of the convention is very important, but far more important is us getting our legislation right.

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