Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

One of the things we cannot do from our position in these Houses is provide legal advice. However, I am of the view that the point the Senator raises is covered by the section. In that context and for the purposes of the scheme, a specified person - as defined in the existing legislation - is able to act on behalf of another individual. The scenario to which the Senator refers is, therefore, already contemplated within the provisions relating to the scheme. I could not possibly give a view in respect of specific individual cases.