Nicky McFadden (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for tabling amendment No. 17, particularly in the light of the fact that Members expressed grave concerns about this matter on Committee Stage. I appreciate the fact that she listened to our arguments. It is proposed in amendment No. 18 that the phrase "and particular regard to the expressed, verbal or written wishes of the person" should also be included in the section. In that context, if someone with motor neurone disease or a similar condition makes a written request before he or she becomes completely incapacitated, it is important that it be taken into account.