Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State made the point in her contribution that nobody should be rushed into the process, and in some instances the ward of court system may be beneficial to the individual, which is the case. My question is the opposite of that posed by Deputy Mac Lochlainn: may people remain in the ward of court system longer than the three-year period if it is more beneficial for them to remain there instead of transitioning to the new system?

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