Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 8:

In page 8, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following:

"(c) the insertion in subsection (1) of section 5, after "disability" the words "or incapacity".

As stated on Committee Stage, if disability is to be a ground for affording a longer period, incapacity should also be covered. For example, a person who is extremely traumatised or depressed following an accident may have knowledge of his or her injury but may not be in a position to do anything about it. I am asking that we make provision for such a mental condition and ensure such claims are not ruled out. I ask the Minister to accept the amendment.