Frances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am disappointed that the Minister will not accept the amendment. There is a perfect opportunity in this legislation to bring this in. It could not only be life changing for many vulnerable, older people out there, but it could be lifesaving. We could save somebody's life by doing this today. I encourage the Minister to change her mind on this. I will withdraw this amendment and I would like to have a chat with her about it before it comes back in. It is vital that she considers this for this Bill. How many people will be impacted while they are waiting for the next Bill to come through? How long will it take for us to go forward working on this? That is key to this. I ask her to reconsider. I would like to chat with her about it because if this is done now in this Bill, it could save lives. I want her to think about that. I will withdraw this amendment and I will resubmit it in the hopes that I can have a chat with her, if that is okay. Maybe we could set up a meeting with Safeguarding Ireland as well. They are incredible and amazing. The work they do is phenomenal, and I note their passion. I, therefore, ask her to reconsider this. I will withdraw it for the time being, and hopefully going forward I can have a chat with her about this. Maybe we could work out some way forward, even if it is the case that the Minister could table her own small amendment on this. That would be extremely helpful.