Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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1866. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the protection of liberty safeguards Bill; the legislative timeline for same; if it will be commenced before full commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2141/22]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Heads of Bill to provide legislative clarity on the issue of protection of liberty safeguards are at a relatively advanced stage. Work on the Heads of Bill has been paused due to the diversion of resources, as part of the response to COVID-19.  A number of complex legal and policy issues which had arisen during the drafting process remain to be resolved. 

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has overall policy responsibility for the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and for the timeframe for commencing its provisions.