Seanad debates

Wednesday, 9 December 2015

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage

 

10:30 am

Photo of Kathleen LynchKathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

If the Senators turn to page 53, section 38(9)(c) they will see the definition, which is very close to that proposed in the amendment. It reads as follows: "administers a medication, which is not necessary for a medically identified condition, with the intention of controlling or modifying the relevant person’s behaviour or ensuring that he or she is compliant or not capable of resistance".

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