Seanad debates

Wednesday, 24 June 2009

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages

 

12:00 pm

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 21:

In page 33, between lines 41 and 42, to insert the following:

"(44) For the purposes of section 21(43) this Act shall ensure individuals are assisted by the Executive in their effort to demonstrate capacity—

(a) The assessment officer should be obliged to provide an education service where it is guaranteed a person with appropriate expertise would assist in the carrying out of the assessment.

(b) The assessment officer should ensure that the person carrying out an assessment would communicate with the applicant in a manner which facilitates appropriate participation, promotes dialogue about the nature of the assessment and that note is taken of the views (if any) of the applicant concerning his or her needs or preferences in relation to the decision concerned.".

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