Jim O'Keeffe
Question:185 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to wards of court; and if he has proposals to reform the system. [13866/04]
View answerWednesday, 12 May 2004
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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 last year, is currently 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.