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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank Professor Flynn very much. We are moving on to Ms Carol Baxter for her opening statement.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank Ms Baxter very much. We will move on now to Mr. Farrelly.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank Mr. Farrelly and invite Mr. Adam Harris.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank Mr. Harris and all of our witnesses for their presentations. We will now move on to questions from members. I remind members that they have ten minutes each for the questions and answers. I ask that they put their question to a specific person or organisation, rather than asking everyone to answer the question. This is a more efficient use of the time.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: Apologies have been received from Deputies Phelan and Cairns and Senator Ruane. Before we begin, I will go through a few housekeeping matters. If members or witnesses who are participating remotely experience any sound or technical issues, they should let us know through the chat function on Teams. As this is a public meeting, the chat function on Teams should only be used to advise of...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I am sorry; will the Senator be more specific in her last question?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I ask the Senator to be more specific in the questions for the IHREC. She is saying a lot. I am not sure if the question is fully understood.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: We will take that question. I know there are questions for NUIG and the Mental Health Commission.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: We will start with either Ms Baxter from the Department.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: Unless another of our guests wants to come in on those questions, we will move on to Deputy Dillon. He is not there. I see there is a vote in the Seanad, in which case I will move on to Deputy Ward.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I will start with Dr. Flynn or Ms de Bhailís and other witnesses can indicate if they want to come in.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: On the first page of the submission from Dr. Flynn and Ms de Bhailís, it is stated many of the amendments will make it more difficult for a person to designate their chosen decision supporter or more challenging for a supporter to work in the way a person wants. Will they elaborate on that? I ask Mr. Harris about the appeals. I always believe that in our processes and legislation...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: Do members wish to raise additional points?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: Do any of the witnesses wish to add anything or say something they feel they did not have an opportunity to say?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: I thank Dr. Flynn and all our guests. It has been a really interesting discussion, as was the case yesterday. The meeting yesterday was our first of several on this issue. As has been mentioned, it is complex but is it great to have the opportunity to consider it and the time to allow for questions and answers because it brings more clarity to our work. We really appreciate it. I thank...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (22 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: 438. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans regarding SNAs in relation to minimum qualification criteria have being increased from the current requirement of three Ds in the junior certificate; the date from which the new requirement will be set; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9268/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (22 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: 577. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he remains satisfied with the level of crèche facilities throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9299/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Domestic Violence (22 Feb 2022)

Kathleen Funchion: 919. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 4 of 14 October 2021, if Carlow County Development Partnership has commissioned a report into the ongoing need for a domestic violence refuge in Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9537/22]