Clare Daly (Dublin North, Socialist Party)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in the publication of the Mental Capacity Bill 2008; and if he will address this matter urgently. [49633/12]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Mental Capacity Bill (details supplied). [49944/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 480 and 496 together.

The Programme for Government includes a commitment to introduce a Mental Capacity Bill that is in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The proposals in the Scheme of the Bill, as published, have required extensive revision in order to meet that objective. Drafting of the Bill is at a very advanced stage and the Government Legislation Programme indicates that the Bill is expected to be published in the current session.