Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 4, subsection (1), between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following definition:

"'intoxicated' means under the intoxicating influence of any alcoholic drink, drug, solvent or other substance or a combination of substances and cognate words shall be construed accordingly;".

The definition of mental disorder in the Bill includes the word "intoxication" but there is no definition of "intoxication". I am taking this opportunity to outline the definition in detail. It is important we define the term "intoxication" and ensure that drugs and other substances are covered under it. I ask the Minister to accept this amendment in the interest of clarity.