Áine Brady (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)

The Parliamentary Counsel is happy that this will achieve the objective. We are not extending but merely clarifying the ability to act in line with existing policy intention. The determination of capacity under section 21 is separate to section 47 and the role of the specified person. The care needs assessment will consider capacity generally. Section 21 is concerned only with the ancillary State support or the loan section of the fair deal.