David Norris (Independent)

I move amendment No. 11:

In page 14, to delete lines 26 to 28 and substitute the following:

"(13) The content of a care needs assessment report will be provided to a relevant facility or approved nursing home.".

Again, there was extensive discussion on this issue the last time. The purpose of the amendment is to assist in the provision of proper care. While I acknowledge the Minister of State responded, it seemed to be important that the home or place of care should be in possession of the assessment as carried out. Obviously, if the staff of such a facility are trying to cater for a person's needs, they should have the opportunity to avail themselves of the professional opinions of those who have made such an assessment. The briefing I have been given states the content of a care needs assessment report may be provided under section 7(13) for a relevant facility with the prior consent of the person who is the subject of the report. It goes on to refer to how a specified person can act in respect of an application or appeal. I wonder whether this is the correct brief.