Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge the welcome that has been given not only by Government but also by Members of this House and people outside it to this person-centred way forward. It will be fast and effective. I cannot say for definite when the legislation will be brought forward. The Minister, Deputy Harris, is engaging across other Departments. It is his aim to have a further initiative in the form of a recommendation to Government within four weeks. I am sure he would be happy to keep the House fully informed of developments over that period. I acknowledge the importance of the report and the work of Mr. Justice Charles Meenan in this regard.

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