Frank Fahey (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

Amendments Nos. 7 and 21 are technical amendments which relate to the reference in the Bill to personal advocates assigned by Comhairle to assist, support and represent persons with a disability to apply for access services under Part 2 in addition to social services generally. As the Comhairle (Amendment) Bill 2004 has yet to be enacted I have been advised by the Parliamentary Counsel that we cannot now refer to that legislation in the Bill. Amendment No. 21 achieves the same effect as the references to the Comhairle legislation. Moreover, the amendment will ensure consistency in language regarding the assignment of personal advocates.