Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The amendment relates to further improvements with regard to complaints throughout the Act. The particular amendment relates to complaints in respect of AHDs under Part 8 and will ensure the director of the decision support service will be able to conduct an investigation on his or her own initiative regarding a designated healthcare representative. This was always the policy intention and this provision makes clear that position, thus improving the harmony of investigative powers throughout the Act.