Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 381: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has given consideration to changing the ward of courtprocedure for families of those suffering from Alzheimer's to a more simplified procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15271/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am advised that the Courts Service, mindful of the need for a comprehensive reform of the law relating to the protection of intellectually incapacitated individuals, and in the context of a relevant consultation paper published by the Law Reform Commission in 2003, is engaged in a review of the operation of the wardship jurisdiction. I will consider any proposals for changes in legislation within my area of functional responsibility which emanate from the review and from the final report of the Law Reform Commission.