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

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 16:In page 14, to delete lines 11 to 14 and substitute the following:“(e) in relation to a decision made, or to be made, under an advance healthcare directive (and whether or not there is a designated healthcare representative under the directive), means a decision which falls within the scope of that directive;”.

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

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 17:In page 14, lines 19 to 21, to delete all words from and including “and” in line 19 down to and including line 21.

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

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 18:In page 14, line 36, to delete “section 32(3)” and substitute “section 32(4)”. Amendments Nos. 18, 19, 57, 59, 64, 74, 75, 103, 104, 114, and 122 to 125, inclusive, are technical amendments to correct incorrect cross-references. Amendment No. 18 is a technical amendment to correct an incorrect cross-reference. Amendment No. 19 is a...

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

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 19:In page 16, line 9, to delete “, 70(2) and 110” and substitute “and 70(2)”.

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

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 20:In page 16, to delete lines 26 to 31 and substitute the following:“(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act—(a) any decision regarding the donation of an organ from a living donor shall, where the donor is a relevant person who lacks capacity, be determined by the High Court, and (b) where an application in connection with the withdrawal of...

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

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 3:In page 11, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following:“ “debt settlement arrangement” has the meaning assigned to it by section 2 of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012;”.

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

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 4:In page 11, line 15, to delete “representative” and substitute “representation”. The purpose of these amendments is to correct typographical errors and remove superfluous text. Amendments Nos. 4 and 9 correct typographical errors. Amendment No. 10 deletes paragraph (l) in the definition of "property and affairs" in section 2. That...

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

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 5:In page 12, to delete lines 2 and 3 and substitute “attorney or designated healthcare representative,”.

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

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 6:In page 12, line 5, to delete “general visitor,” and substitute “general visitor, or”. Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 remove references to "wards" and "wardship" from the definition of "intervention". Wardship is regulated by the President of the High Court and the Lunacy Regulation (Ireland) Act 1871. It is not possible or appropriate that the...

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

Kathleen Lynch: We have been working on the Bill for a considerable time and have been listening very intently to the Opposition and NGOs. The Office of the Attorney General has been centrally involved also. This addresses the issue and it was a point well made. I understand that it is difficult to get back into the swing of the debate around this complex area. That is why we have to get it right....

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

Kathleen Lynch: 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...

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

Kathleen Lynch: The considerable number of amendments are the result of having listened to and spoken not only to NUIG but with everyone else too. What I was hearing up to yesterday was that this was never going to happen. It is important that it does. I could talk for Ireland on this issue as could everyone else, but we are at the point now where we need to do the business.

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

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 2:In page 10, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following:“ “child” includes a step-child;”. 11 o’clock The purpose of these amendments is to clarify the intent of certain provisions, simplify text and provide additional definitions where required. Amendments Nos. 2, 3 and 8 insert additional definitions in section 2....

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Order for Report Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

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

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 1:In page 9, lines 13 to 16, to delete all words from and including "to" in line 13 down to and including "persons;" in line 16. The amendments in this group propose the deletion from the Bill of the informal decision-making provisions about which Deputy Mac Lochlainn expressed concerns. Amendment No. 1 arises from amendments Nos. 81 and 84 which delete Part 8 which...

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,...

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

Kathleen Lynch: It will be taken in this House on 10 November. That legislation will ensure that Senator Mary Ann O’Brien will be able to make those decisions for herself. Bringing it through the Lower House taught me that one can never assume what someone else wants. By the way, I met the group Senator Mary Ann O’Brien referred to last week and some progress was made in enhancing the...

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.