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Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 138:In page 103, lines 21 and 22, to delete “outside the State” and substitute “in a Convention country other than the State”.

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 139:In page 104, line 6, after “Article 33” to insert “of the Convention”.

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 140:In page 104, lines 29 and 30, to delete “a Central Authority or other competent authority in a Convention country” and substitute “a central authority in another Convention country or other competent authority in that Convention country”.

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 141:In page 105, to delete lines 3 to 5. This amendment proposes to remove section 118, concerning clinical trials, from the Bill. Decisions on clinical trials involving persons who lack capacity should more appropriately be addressed in legislation under the remit of the Department of Health. Having reviewed the matter, I have concluded that it would not be desirable...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Before I read out the official response, with which I agree, I must say that when we put in place a group to review the Mental Health Act, we continuously stressed that its members had to take cognisance of the fact that we were also developing capacity legislation. The group's recommendations around this issue are quite interesting. We are currently devising the general scheme of a Bill to...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: If we had not received the recommendations from the expert group on the Mental Health Act, I would share the concerns expressed by the Deputy. However, having considered the legislation in the context of the expert group's recommendations on admission and capacity, including the continuous assessment of capacity while in treatment, which were made without knowledge of the contents of the...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 144:In page 106, line 20, to delete "Subject to subsection (2), nothing" and substitute "Nothing". This is a technical amendment to remove an incorrect cross-reference. The cross-reference remained in the Bill incorrectly following the agreement on Committee Stage to my amendment proposing to delete the provisions that would have allowed an application to be made to the...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I appreciate what the Deputy has said. Clearly, he is very committed to the whole area. When I look at legislation that is in development or being brought before the House, I always ask how I would like to be treated if I were in the relevant circumstances. Each and every one of us expects that no matter to whom we leave what little we have as we depart this world, our wishes and...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 147:In page 107, to delete lines 4 and 5 and substitute the following:“(b) in subsection (5), by deleting “subsections (2) and (3)” and substituting“subsections (2), (2A) and (3)”.”.

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 148:In page 108, lines 41 and 42, to delete “designated healthcare representative or person referred to in section 61(1)” and substitute “or designated healthcare representative”.

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: This is a mammoth Bill, as everyone involved knows. It will change how people who are close to others will have to think. Changing how people think is a major task. My preference would be to introduce the legislation on an incremental basis because the people it affects are people with whom time will have to be spent to explain exactly what its impact is and what it makes possible for...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Since this is significant legislation, we can all be justifiably proud when it concludes. There has been interaction in this Chamber and outside and everyone has had engagement with NGOs and people with an interest. It is important that this be acknowledged. Everyone has made an input into the Bill and there will be further changes because we will continue to listen. Members' further...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Transport Support Schemes (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government decided that the detailed preparatory work required for a new Transport Support Scheme and associated statutory provisions should be progressed by the Minister for Health. The Department is seeking a solution which would best meet the aim of supporting people with severe disabilities who require additional income to contribute towards the cost of their mobility needs, while...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Counselling is provided across the health service, by both the HSE and the voluntary sector including primary care, social care and within mental health. This type of service can be provided by a range of trained health professionals and delivered to meet a clinical need at either primary or secondary care level. The Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC) service is a national service for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Information on waiting times for orthodontic treatment is collated by the HSE quarterly and by region. The most recent information available is for Q2 of 2015 and has already been provided to the Deputy. Information for Q3 of 2015 is currently being collated by the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 specifying the conditions covered by the LTI Scheme. The conditions covered by the LTI Scheme are as follows: Acute Leukaemia; Mental handicap; Cerebral Palsy; Mental Illness (in a person under 16); Cystic Fibrosis; Multiple Sclerosis;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive provides funding to the National Council for the Blind of Ireland under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004 to provide supports to blind and visually impaired people. The Department has asked the HSE to provide you with details. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the...

Seanad: United Nations Principles for Older Persons: Motion (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Senator Marie-Louise O’Donnell started off on a high note. I was fascinated by her description of those who have reached a certain point in their lives when they could dispense with wisdom. That is the type of later life experience I want and she wants too. Thankfully, there are still some people with some bit of joy in their hearts. Having listened to the most recent speakers,...