Ivana Bacik (Independent)

I am pleased the Minister of State has acknowledged the need for this change. I accept entirely that a sea change is required in attitudes and culture. However, it has occurred elsewhere in the system in terms of psychiatric services, civil legislation and so on. It is unfortunate we cannot make the change in this legislation also. It is clearly an anachronism that is not only of the 20th century but also of the 18th and 19th centuries. The language is so outdated that it is unjustifiable to include it in a modern Bill. Therefore, I will press the amendment, although I take on board the Minister of State's comments and appreciate this issue will be considered as part of the overall review. I am pleased to note he is considering a review of the use of stigmatising language in the overall review to be undertaken this year.